Finding the Third Proportional to 826,947 and 1,326,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,947 and 1,326,807 is: 2,128,814.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,947 : 1,326,807 = 1,326,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,947/1,326,807 = 1,326,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,947x = 1,326,807 × 1,326,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,947x = 1,760,416,815,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,760,416,815,249/826,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,128,814.56
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