Finding the Third Proportional to 852,552 and 1,313,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,552 and 1,313,820 is: 2,024,654.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,552 : 1,313,820 = 1,313,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,552/1,313,820 = 1,313,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,552x = 1,313,820 × 1,313,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,552x = 1,726,122,992,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,726,122,992,400/852,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,024,654.21
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