Finding the Third Proportional to 827,964 and 1,214,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,964 and 1,214,676 is: 1,782,007.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,964 : 1,214,676 = 1,214,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,964/1,214,676 = 1,214,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,964x = 1,214,676 × 1,214,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,964x = 1,475,437,784,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,437,784,976/827,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,782,007.17
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