Finding the Third Proportional to 854,768 and 1,353,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,768 and 1,353,504 is: 2,143,240.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,768 : 1,353,504 = 1,353,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,768/1,353,504 = 1,353,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,768x = 1,353,504 × 1,353,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,768x = 1,831,973,078,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,831,973,078,016/854,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,143,240.13
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