Finding the Third Proportional to 861,266 and 1,232,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,266 and 1,232,850 is: 1,764,749.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,266 : 1,232,850 = 1,232,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,266/1,232,850 = 1,232,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,266x = 1,232,850 × 1,232,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,266x = 1,519,919,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,919,122,500/861,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,764,749.94
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