Finding the Third Proportional to 865,026 and 1,377,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 865,026 and 1,377,475 is: 2,193,503.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865,026 : 1,377,475 = 1,377,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865,026/1,377,475 = 1,377,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865,026x = 1,377,475 × 1,377,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865,026x = 1,897,437,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,897,437,375,625/865,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,193,503.29
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