Finding the Third Proportional to 826,342.50 and 1,276,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,342.50 and 1,276,881 is: 1,973,062.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,342.50 : 1,276,881 = 1,276,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,342.50/1,276,881 = 1,276,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,342.50x = 1,276,881 × 1,276,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,342.50x = 1,630,425,088,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,630,425,088,161/826,342.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,973,062.12
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