Finding the Third Proportional to 831,850 and 1,322,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,850 and 1,322,296 is: 2,101,901.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,850 : 1,322,296 = 1,322,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,850/1,322,296 = 1,322,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,850x = 1,322,296 × 1,322,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,850x = 1,748,466,711,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,748,466,711,616/831,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,101,901.44
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