Finding the Third Proportional to 828,795.38 and 1,246,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 828,795.38 and 1,246,266 is: 1,874,019.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
828,795.38 : 1,246,266 = 1,246,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
828,795.38/1,246,266 = 1,246,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
828,795.38x = 1,246,266 × 1,246,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
828,795.38x = 1,553,178,942,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,553,178,942,756/828,795.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,874,019.80
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