Finding the Third Proportional to 841,870 and 1,283,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,870 and 1,283,811 is: 1,957,749.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,870 : 1,283,811 = 1,283,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,870/1,283,811 = 1,283,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,870x = 1,283,811 × 1,283,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,870x = 1,648,170,683,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,648,170,683,721/841,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,957,749.63
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