Finding the Third Proportional to 856,076 and 1,327,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 856,076 and 1,327,394 is: 2,058,199.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,076 : 1,327,394 = 1,327,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,076/1,327,394 = 1,327,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,076x = 1,327,394 × 1,327,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,076x = 1,761,974,831,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,761,974,831,236/856,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,058,199.07
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