Finding the Third Proportional to 825,986 and 1,163,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,986 and 1,163,187 is: 1,638,047.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,986 : 1,163,187 = 1,163,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,986/1,163,187 = 1,163,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,986x = 1,163,187 × 1,163,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,986x = 1,353,003,996,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,003,996,969/825,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,638,047.13
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