Finding the Third Proportional to 827,382 and 1,265,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,382 and 1,265,130 is: 1,934,479.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,382 : 1,265,130 = 1,265,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,382/1,265,130 = 1,265,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,382x = 1,265,130 × 1,265,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,382x = 1,600,553,916,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,553,916,900/827,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,479.98
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