Finding the Third Proportional to 840,876 and 1,305,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 840,876 and 1,305,600 is: 2,027,161.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
840,876 : 1,305,600 = 1,305,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
840,876/1,305,600 = 1,305,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
840,876x = 1,305,600 × 1,305,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
840,876x = 1,704,591,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,704,591,360,000/840,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,027,161.39
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