Finding the Third Proportional to 851,490 and 1,419,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 851,490 and 1,419,093 is: 2,365,060.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851,490 : 1,419,093 = 1,419,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851,490/1,419,093 = 1,419,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851,490x = 1,419,093 × 1,419,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851,490x = 2,013,824,942,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,824,942,649/851,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,365,060.00
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