Finding the Third Proportional to 863,280 and 1,354,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,280 and 1,354,234 is: 2,124,397.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,280 : 1,354,234 = 1,354,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,280/1,354,234 = 1,354,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,280x = 1,354,234 × 1,354,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,280x = 1,833,949,726,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,833,949,726,756/863,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,124,397.33
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