Finding the Third Proportional to 866,106 and 1,360,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,106 and 1,360,557 is: 2,137,284.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,106 : 1,360,557 = 1,360,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,106/1,360,557 = 1,360,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,106x = 1,360,557 × 1,360,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,106x = 1,851,115,350,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,851,115,350,249/866,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,137,284.99
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