Finding the Third Proportional to 861,206 and 1,344,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,206 and 1,344,129 is: 2,097,852.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,206 : 1,344,129 = 1,344,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,206/1,344,129 = 1,344,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,206x = 1,344,129 × 1,344,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,206x = 1,806,682,768,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,806,682,768,641/861,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,097,852.05
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