Finding the Third Proportional to 854,942 and 1,334,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,942 and 1,334,171 is: 2,082,026.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,942 : 1,334,171 = 1,334,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,942/1,334,171 = 1,334,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,942x = 1,334,171 × 1,334,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,942x = 1,780,012,257,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,012,257,241/854,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,026.92
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