Finding the Third Proportional to 863,990 and 1,163,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,990 and 1,163,103 is: 1,565,768.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,990 : 1,163,103 = 1,163,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,990/1,163,103 = 1,163,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,990x = 1,163,103 × 1,163,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,990x = 1,352,808,588,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,808,588,609/863,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,565,768.80
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