Finding the Third Proportional to 827,489 and 1,265,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,489 and 1,265,301 is: 1,934,752.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,489 : 1,265,301 = 1,265,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,489/1,265,301 = 1,265,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,489x = 1,265,301 × 1,265,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,489x = 1,600,986,620,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,986,620,601/827,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,752.75
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