Finding the Third Proportional to 851,646 and 1,335,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 851,646 and 1,335,981 is: 2,095,759.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851,646 : 1,335,981 = 1,335,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851,646/1,335,981 = 1,335,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851,646x = 1,335,981 × 1,335,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851,646x = 1,784,845,232,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,784,845,232,361/851,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,095,759.54
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