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Finding the Third Proportional to 855,792 and 1,325,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 855,792 and 1,325,160 is: 2,051,957.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,792 : 1,325,160 = 1,325,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,792/1,325,160 = 1,325,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,792x = 1,325,160 × 1,325,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,792x = 1,756,049,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,049,025,600/855,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051,957.75

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