Finding the Third Proportional to 862,908 and 1,350,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,908 and 1,350,699 is: 2,114,232.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,908 : 1,350,699 = 1,350,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,908/1,350,699 = 1,350,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,908x = 1,350,699 × 1,350,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,908x = 1,824,387,788,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,824,387,788,601/862,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114,232.09
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