Finding the Third Proportional to 855,748 and 1,330,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,748 and 1,330,950 is: 2,070,034.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,748 : 1,330,950 = 1,330,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,748/1,330,950 = 1,330,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,748x = 1,330,950 × 1,330,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,748x = 1,771,427,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,771,427,902,500/855,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,070,034.52
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