Finding the Third Proportional to 864,630 and 1,381,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 864,630 and 1,381,266 is: 2,206,603.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
864,630 : 1,381,266 = 1,381,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
864,630/1,381,266 = 1,381,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
864,630x = 1,381,266 × 1,381,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
864,630x = 1,907,895,762,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,907,895,762,756/864,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,206,603.71
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