Finding the Third Proportional to 825,786 and 1,263,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,786 and 1,263,362 is: 1,932,805.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,786 : 1,263,362 = 1,263,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,786/1,263,362 = 1,263,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,786x = 1,263,362 × 1,263,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,786x = 1,596,083,543,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,596,083,543,044/825,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,932,805.28
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