Finding the Third Proportional to 853,252 and 1,297,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 853,252 and 1,297,158 is: 1,972,006.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853,252 : 1,297,158 = 1,297,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853,252/1,297,158 = 1,297,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853,252x = 1,297,158 × 1,297,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853,252x = 1,682,618,876,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,682,618,876,964/853,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,972,006.95
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