Finding the Third Proportional to 854,508 and 1,328,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,508 and 1,328,418 is: 2,065,158.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,508 : 1,328,418 = 1,328,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,508/1,328,418 = 1,328,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,508x = 1,328,418 × 1,328,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,508x = 1,764,694,382,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,764,694,382,724/854,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,065,158.41
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