Finding the Third Proportional to 826,614 and 1,252,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,614 and 1,252,377 is: 1,897,437.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,614 : 1,252,377 = 1,252,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,614/1,252,377 = 1,252,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,614x = 1,252,377 × 1,252,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,614x = 1,568,448,150,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,448,150,129/826,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,897,437.20
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