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Finding the Third Proportional to 851,908 and 1,335,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 851,908 and 1,335,750 is: 2,094,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,908 : 1,335,750 = 1,335,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,908/1,335,750 = 1,335,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,908x = 1,335,750 × 1,335,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,908x = 1,784,228,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,228,062,500/851,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094,390.55

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