Finding the Third Proportional to 855,497 and 1,324,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,497 and 1,324,502 is: 2,050,627.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,497 : 1,324,502 = 1,324,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,497/1,324,502 = 1,324,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,497x = 1,324,502 × 1,324,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,497x = 1,754,305,548,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,754,305,548,004/855,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,050,627.35
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