Finding the Third Proportional to 860,164 and 1,203,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 860,164 and 1,203,060 is: 1,682,648.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860,164 : 1,203,060 = 1,203,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860,164/1,203,060 = 1,203,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860,164x = 1,203,060 × 1,203,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860,164x = 1,447,353,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,353,363,600/860,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,648.15
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