Finding the Third Proportional to 858,360 and 1,326,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 858,360 and 1,326,996 is: 2,051,491.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
858,360 : 1,326,996 = 1,326,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
858,360/1,326,996 = 1,326,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
858,360x = 1,326,996 × 1,326,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
858,360x = 1,760,918,384,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,760,918,384,016/858,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,051,491.66
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