Finding the Third Proportional to 854,968 and 1,334,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,968 and 1,334,212 is: 2,082,091.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,968 : 1,334,212 = 1,334,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,968/1,334,212 = 1,334,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,968x = 1,334,212 × 1,334,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,968x = 1,780,121,660,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,121,660,944/854,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,091.56
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