Finding the Third Proportional to 831,770 and 1,339,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,770 and 1,339,527 is: 2,157,246.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,770 : 1,339,527 = 1,339,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,770/1,339,527 = 1,339,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,770x = 1,339,527 × 1,339,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,770x = 1,794,332,583,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,794,332,583,729/831,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,157,246.09
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