Finding the Third Proportional to 865,164 and 1,344,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 865,164 and 1,344,294 is: 2,088,767.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865,164 : 1,344,294 = 1,344,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865,164/1,344,294 = 1,344,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865,164x = 1,344,294 × 1,344,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865,164x = 1,807,126,358,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,807,126,358,436/865,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,088,767.40
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