Finding the Third Proportional to 865,160 and 1,344,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 865,160 and 1,344,288 is: 2,088,758.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865,160 : 1,344,288 = 1,344,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865,160/1,344,288 = 1,344,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865,160x = 1,344,288 × 1,344,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865,160x = 1,807,110,226,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,807,110,226,944/865,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,088,758.41
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