Finding the Third Proportional to 865,485 and 1,343,597.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 865,485 and 1,343,597.63 is: 2,085,830.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865,485 : 1,343,597.63 = 1,343,597.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865,485/1,343,597.63 = 1,343,597.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865,485x = 1,343,597.63 × 1,343,597.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865,485x = 1,805,254,577,905.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,805,254,577,905.64/865,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,085,830.00
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