Finding the Third Proportional to 856,926 and 1,258,871.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 856,926 and 1,258,871.63 is: 1,849,351.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,926 : 1,258,871.63 = 1,258,871.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,926/1,258,871.63 = 1,258,871.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,926x = 1,258,871.63 × 1,258,871.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,926x = 1,584,757,768,230.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,584,757,768,230.14/856,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,849,351.95
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