Finding the Third Proportional to 864,712 and 1,374,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 864,712 and 1,374,052 is: 2,183,407.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
864,712 : 1,374,052 = 1,374,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
864,712/1,374,052 = 1,374,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
864,712x = 1,374,052 × 1,374,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
864,712x = 1,888,018,898,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,888,018,898,704/864,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,183,407.77
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