Finding the Third Proportional to 827,934 and 1,246,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,934 and 1,246,002 is: 1,875,174.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,934 : 1,246,002 = 1,246,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,934/1,246,002 = 1,246,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,934x = 1,246,002 × 1,246,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,934x = 1,552,520,984,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,520,984,004/827,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,875,174.81
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