Finding the Third Proportional to 826,206 and 1,310,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,206 and 1,310,589 is: 2,078,953.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,206 : 1,310,589 = 1,310,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,206/1,310,589 = 1,310,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,206x = 1,310,589 × 1,310,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,206x = 1,717,643,526,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,717,643,526,921/826,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,078,953.10
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