Finding the Third Proportional to 832,164 and 1,218,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,164 and 1,218,624 is: 1,784,557.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,164 : 1,218,624 = 1,218,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,164/1,218,624 = 1,218,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,164x = 1,218,624 × 1,218,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,164x = 1,485,044,453,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,485,044,453,376/832,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,784,557.44
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