Finding the Third Proportional to 827,235 and 1,139,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,235 and 1,139,149 is: 1,568,672.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,235 : 1,139,149 = 1,139,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,235/1,139,149 = 1,139,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,235x = 1,139,149 × 1,139,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,235x = 1,297,660,444,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,660,444,201/827,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,568,672.08
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