Finding the Third Proportional to 862,896 and 1,350,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,896 and 1,350,680 is: 2,114,202.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,896 : 1,350,680 = 1,350,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,896/1,350,680 = 1,350,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,896x = 1,350,680 × 1,350,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,896x = 1,824,336,462,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,824,336,462,400/862,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114,202.02
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