Finding the Third Proportional to 855,482 and 1,324,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,482 and 1,324,478 is: 2,050,588.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,482 : 1,324,478 = 1,324,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,482/1,324,478 = 1,324,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,482x = 1,324,478 × 1,324,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,482x = 1,754,241,972,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,754,241,972,484/855,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,050,588.99
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