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Finding the Third Proportional to 861,952 and 1,364,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 861,952 and 1,364,187 is: 2,159,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,952 : 1,364,187 = 1,364,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,952/1,364,187 = 1,364,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,952x = 1,364,187 × 1,364,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,952x = 1,861,006,170,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,006,170,969/861,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159,060.10

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