Finding the Third Proportional to 858,112 and 1,285,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 858,112 and 1,285,504 is: 1,925,763.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
858,112 : 1,285,504 = 1,285,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
858,112/1,285,504 = 1,285,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
858,112x = 1,285,504 × 1,285,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
858,112x = 1,652,520,534,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,652,520,534,016/858,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,925,763.23
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