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Finding the Third Proportional to 855,366 and 1,330,677

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Solution

The third proportional to 855,366 and 1,330,677 is: 2,070,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,366 : 1,330,677 = 1,330,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,366/1,330,677 = 1,330,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,366x = 1,330,677 × 1,330,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,366x = 1,770,701,278,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,701,278,329/855,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070,109.50

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