Finding the Third Proportional to 832,100 and 1,218,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,100 and 1,218,531 is: 1,784,422.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,100 : 1,218,531 = 1,218,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,100/1,218,531 = 1,218,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,100x = 1,218,531 × 1,218,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,100x = 1,484,817,797,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,817,797,961/832,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,784,422.30
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