Finding the Third Proportional to 852,153 and 1,356,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,153 and 1,356,600 is: 2,159,663.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,153 : 1,356,600 = 1,356,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,153/1,356,600 = 1,356,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,153x = 1,356,600 × 1,356,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,153x = 1,840,363,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,363,560,000/852,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,159,663.30
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