Finding the Third Proportional to 827,344 and 1,265,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,344 and 1,265,072 is: 1,934,391.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,344 : 1,265,072 = 1,265,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,344/1,265,072 = 1,265,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,344x = 1,265,072 × 1,265,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,344x = 1,600,407,165,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,407,165,184/827,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,391.46
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