Finding the Third Proportional to 827,396 and 1,265,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,396 and 1,265,148 is: 1,934,502.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,396 : 1,265,148 = 1,265,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,396/1,265,148 = 1,265,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,396x = 1,265,148 × 1,265,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,396x = 1,600,599,461,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,599,461,904/827,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,502.30
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