Finding the Third Proportional to 851,906 and 1,335,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 851,906 and 1,335,747 is: 2,094,386.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851,906 : 1,335,747 = 1,335,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851,906/1,335,747 = 1,335,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851,906x = 1,335,747 × 1,335,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851,906x = 1,784,220,048,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,784,220,048,009/851,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,386.06
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