Finding the Third Proportional to 827,886 and 1,214,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,886 and 1,214,575 is: 1,781,878.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,886 : 1,214,575 = 1,214,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,886/1,214,575 = 1,214,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,886x = 1,214,575 × 1,214,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,886x = 1,475,192,430,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,192,430,625/827,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,781,878.70
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