Finding the Third Proportional to 862,219 and 1,305,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,219 and 1,305,257 is: 1,975,943.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,219 : 1,305,257 = 1,305,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,219/1,305,257 = 1,305,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,219x = 1,305,257 × 1,305,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,219x = 1,703,695,836,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,703,695,836,049/862,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,975,943.28
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