Finding the Third Proportional to 866,331 and 1,333,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,331 and 1,333,327 is: 2,052,057.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,331 : 1,333,327 = 1,333,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,331/1,333,327 = 1,333,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,331x = 1,333,327 × 1,333,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,331x = 1,777,760,888,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,777,760,888,929/866,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,057.34
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