Finding the Third Proportional to 852,381 and 1,323,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,381 and 1,323,396 is: 2,054,687.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,381 : 1,323,396 = 1,323,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,381/1,323,396 = 1,323,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,381x = 1,323,396 × 1,323,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,381x = 1,751,376,972,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,751,376,972,816/852,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,054,687.95
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