Finding the Third Proportional to 1,221,034 and 1,867,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,221,034 and 1,867,987 is: 2,857,721.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,221,034 : 1,867,987 = 1,867,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,221,034/1,867,987 = 1,867,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,221,034x = 1,867,987 × 1,867,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,221,034x = 3,489,375,432,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,489,375,432,169/1,221,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,857,721.76
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