Finding the Third Proportional to 862,900 and 1,350,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,900 and 1,350,685 is: 2,114,207.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,900 : 1,350,685 = 1,350,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,900/1,350,685 = 1,350,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,900x = 1,350,685 × 1,350,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,900x = 1,824,349,969,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,824,349,969,225/862,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114,207.87
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