Finding the Third Proportional to 855,842 and 1,324,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,842 and 1,324,504 is: 2,049,806.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,842 : 1,324,504 = 1,324,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,842/1,324,504 = 1,324,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,842x = 1,324,504 × 1,324,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,842x = 1,754,310,846,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,754,310,846,016/855,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,049,806.91
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