Finding the Third Proportional to 827,520 and 1,265,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,520 and 1,265,328 is: 1,934,762.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,520 : 1,265,328 = 1,265,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,520/1,265,328 = 1,265,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,520x = 1,265,328 × 1,265,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,520x = 1,601,054,947,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,054,947,584/827,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,762.84
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