Finding the Third Proportional to 862,916 and 1,350,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,916 and 1,350,711 is: 2,114,250.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,916 : 1,350,711 = 1,350,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,916/1,350,711 = 1,350,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,916x = 1,350,711 × 1,350,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,916x = 1,824,420,205,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,824,420,205,521/862,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114,250.06
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