Finding the Third Proportional to 863,256 and 1,354,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,256 and 1,354,193 is: 2,124,327.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,256 : 1,354,193 = 1,354,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,256/1,354,193 = 1,354,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,256x = 1,354,193 × 1,354,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,256x = 1,833,838,681,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,833,838,681,249/863,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,124,327.76
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