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Finding the Third Proportional to 855,902 and 1,324,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 855,902 and 1,324,569 is: 2,049,864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,902 : 1,324,569 = 1,324,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,902/1,324,569 = 1,324,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,902x = 1,324,569 × 1,324,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,902x = 1,754,483,035,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,483,035,761/855,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049,864.40

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