Finding the Third Proportional to 827,514 and 1,265,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,514 and 1,265,340 is: 1,934,813.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,514 : 1,265,340 = 1,265,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,514/1,265,340 = 1,265,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,514x = 1,265,340 × 1,265,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,514x = 1,601,085,315,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,085,315,600/827,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,813.57
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