Finding the Third Proportional to 826,652 and 1,264,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,652 and 1,264,521 is: 1,934,324.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,652 : 1,264,521 = 1,264,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,652/1,264,521 = 1,264,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,652x = 1,264,521 × 1,264,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,652x = 1,599,013,359,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,013,359,441/826,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,324.67
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