Finding the Third Proportional to 861,200 and 2,011,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,200 and 2,011,512 is: 4,698,305.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,200 : 2,011,512 = 2,011,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,200/2,011,512 = 2,011,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,200x = 2,011,512 × 2,011,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,200x = 4,046,180,526,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,046,180,526,144/861,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,698,305.30
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