Finding the Third Proportional to 827,451 and 1,286,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,451 and 1,286,527 is: 2,000,301.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,451 : 1,286,527 = 1,286,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,451/1,286,527 = 1,286,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,451x = 1,286,527 × 1,286,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,451x = 1,655,151,721,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,655,151,721,729/827,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,000,301.80
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