Finding the Third Proportional to 862,926 and 1,350,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,926 and 1,350,729 is: 2,114,281.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,926 : 1,350,729 = 1,350,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,926/1,350,729 = 1,350,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,926x = 1,350,729 × 1,350,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,926x = 1,824,468,831,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,824,468,831,441/862,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114,281.91
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