Finding the Third Proportional to 826,614 and 1,264,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,614 and 1,264,368 is: 1,933,945.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,614 : 1,264,368 = 1,264,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,614/1,264,368 = 1,264,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,614x = 1,264,368 × 1,264,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,614x = 1,598,626,439,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,598,626,439,424/826,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,933,945.52
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