Finding the Third Proportional to 827,694 and 1,265,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,694 and 1,265,607 is: 1,935,209.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,694 : 1,265,607 = 1,265,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,694/1,265,607 = 1,265,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,694x = 1,265,607 × 1,265,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,694x = 1,601,761,078,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,761,078,449/827,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,935,209.24
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