Finding the Third Proportional to 862,821 and 1,350,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,821 and 1,350,549 is: 2,113,975.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,821 : 1,350,549 = 1,350,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,821/1,350,549 = 1,350,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,821x = 1,350,549 × 1,350,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,821x = 1,823,982,601,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,823,982,601,401/862,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,113,975.67
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