Finding the Third Proportional to 826,386 and 1,263,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,386 and 1,263,324 is: 1,931,285.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,386 : 1,263,324 = 1,263,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,386/1,263,324 = 1,263,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,386x = 1,263,324 × 1,263,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,386x = 1,595,987,528,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,987,528,976/826,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,931,285.78
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