Finding the Third Proportional to 863,276 and 1,354,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,276 and 1,354,228 is: 2,124,388.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,276 : 1,354,228 = 1,354,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,276/1,354,228 = 1,354,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,276x = 1,354,228 × 1,354,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,276x = 1,833,933,475,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,833,933,475,984/863,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,124,388.35
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