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