Finding the Third Proportional to 863,312 and 1,354,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,312 and 1,354,276 is: 2,124,450.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,312 : 1,354,276 = 1,354,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,312/1,354,276 = 1,354,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,312x = 1,354,276 × 1,354,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,312x = 1,834,063,484,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,834,063,484,176/863,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,124,450.35
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