Finding the Third Proportional to 827,832 and 1,265,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,832 and 1,265,808 is: 1,935,501.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,832 : 1,265,808 = 1,265,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,832/1,265,808 = 1,265,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,832x = 1,265,808 × 1,265,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,832x = 1,602,269,892,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,269,892,864/827,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,935,501.28
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