Finding the Third Proportional to 837,594 and 1,334,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 837,594 and 1,334,088 is: 2,124,884.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837,594 : 1,334,088 = 1,334,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837,594/1,334,088 = 1,334,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837,594x = 1,334,088 × 1,334,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837,594x = 1,779,790,791,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,779,790,791,744/837,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,124,884.84
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