Finding the Third Proportional to 854,970 and 1,334,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,970 and 1,334,214 is: 2,082,092.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,970 : 1,334,214 = 1,334,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,970/1,334,214 = 1,334,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,970x = 1,334,214 × 1,334,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,970x = 1,780,126,997,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,126,997,796/854,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,092.94
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