Finding the Third Proportional to 862,912 and 1,350,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,912 and 1,350,705 is: 2,114,241.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,912 : 1,350,705 = 1,350,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,912/1,350,705 = 1,350,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,912x = 1,350,705 × 1,350,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,912x = 1,824,403,997,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,824,403,997,025/862,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114,241.08
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