Finding the Third Proportional to 866,307 and 1,333,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,307 and 1,333,290 is: 2,052,000.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,307 : 1,333,290 = 1,333,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,307/1,333,290 = 1,333,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,307x = 1,333,290 × 1,333,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,307x = 1,777,662,224,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,777,662,224,100/866,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,000.30
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