Finding the Third Proportional to 831,530 and 1,254,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,530 and 1,254,819 is: 1,893,582.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,530 : 1,254,819 = 1,254,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,530/1,254,819 = 1,254,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,530x = 1,254,819 × 1,254,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,530x = 1,574,570,722,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,570,722,761/831,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,582.58
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