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Finding the Third Proportional to 866,310 and 1,333,294.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 866,310 and 1,333,294.50 is: 2,052,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,310 : 1,333,294.50 = 1,333,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,310/1,333,294.50 = 1,333,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,310x = 1,333,294.50 × 1,333,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,310x = 1,777,674,223,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,674,223,730.25/866,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052,007.05

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