Finding the Third Proportional to 832,088 and 1,218,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,088 and 1,218,513 is: 1,784,395.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,088 : 1,218,513 = 1,218,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,088/1,218,513 = 1,218,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,088x = 1,218,513 × 1,218,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,088x = 1,484,773,931,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,773,931,169/832,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,784,395.32
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