Finding the Third Proportional to 854,926 and 1,334,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,926 and 1,334,148 is: 2,081,994.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,926 : 1,334,148 = 1,334,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,926/1,334,148 = 1,334,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,926x = 1,334,148 × 1,334,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,926x = 1,779,950,885,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,779,950,885,904/854,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,081,994.10
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