Finding the Third Proportional to 828,327.94 and 1,281,857.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 828,327.94 and 1,281,857.91 is: 1,983,706.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
828,327.94 : 1,281,857.91 = 1,281,857.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
828,327.94/1,281,857.91 = 1,281,857.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
828,327.94x = 1,281,857.91 × 1,281,857.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
828,327.94x = 1,643,159,691,815.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,643,159,691,815.63/828,327.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,983,706.71
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