Finding the Third Proportional to 835,402 and 1,345,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 835,402 and 1,345,120 is: 2,165,840.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
835,402 : 1,345,120 = 1,345,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
835,402/1,345,120 = 1,345,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
835,402x = 1,345,120 × 1,345,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
835,402x = 1,809,347,814,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,809,347,814,400/835,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,165,840.89
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