Finding the Third Proportional to 863,574 and 1,354,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,574 and 1,354,524 is: 2,124,583.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,574 : 1,354,524 = 1,354,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,574/1,354,524 = 1,354,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,574x = 1,354,524 × 1,354,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,574x = 1,834,735,266,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,834,735,266,576/863,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,124,583.73
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