Finding the Third Proportional to 826,380 and 1,263,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,380 and 1,263,315 is: 1,931,272.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,380 : 1,263,315 = 1,263,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,380/1,263,315 = 1,263,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,380x = 1,263,315 × 1,263,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,380x = 1,595,964,789,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,964,789,225/826,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,931,272.28
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