Finding the Third Proportional to 852,388 and 1,323,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,388 and 1,323,405 is: 2,054,699.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,388 : 1,323,405 = 1,323,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,388/1,323,405 = 1,323,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,388x = 1,323,405 × 1,323,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,388x = 1,751,400,794,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,751,400,794,025/852,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,054,699.03
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