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Finding the Third Proportional to 866,246 and 1,333,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 866,246 and 1,333,179 is: 2,051,803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,246 : 1,333,179 = 1,333,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,246/1,333,179 = 1,333,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,246x = 1,333,179 × 1,333,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,246x = 1,777,366,246,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,366,246,041/866,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051,803.12

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