Finding the Third Proportional to 851,508 and 1,419,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 851,508 and 1,419,120 is: 2,365,100.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851,508 : 1,419,120 = 1,419,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851,508/1,419,120 = 1,419,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851,508x = 1,419,120 × 1,419,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851,508x = 2,013,901,574,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,901,574,400/851,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,365,100.00
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