Finding the Third Proportional to 845,701 and 1,311,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 845,701 and 1,311,519 is: 2,033,912.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
845,701 : 1,311,519 = 1,311,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
845,701/1,311,519 = 1,311,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
845,701x = 1,311,519 × 1,311,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
845,701x = 1,720,082,087,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,082,087,361/845,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,033,912.80
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