Finding the Third Proportional to 825,843 and 1,250,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,843 and 1,250,154 is: 1,892,472.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,843 : 1,250,154 = 1,250,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,843/1,250,154 = 1,250,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,843x = 1,250,154 × 1,250,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,843x = 1,562,885,023,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,562,885,023,716/825,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,892,472.33
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