Finding the Third Proportional to 825,822 and 1,206,871.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,822 and 1,206,871.50 is: 1,763,744.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,822 : 1,206,871.50 = 1,206,871.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,822/1,206,871.50 = 1,206,871.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,822x = 1,206,871.50 × 1,206,871.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,822x = 1,456,538,817,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,538,817,512.25/825,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,744.27
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