Finding the Third Proportional to 866,344 and 1,333,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,344 and 1,333,348 is: 2,052,091.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,344 : 1,333,348 = 1,333,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,344/1,333,348 = 1,333,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,344x = 1,333,348 × 1,333,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,344x = 1,777,816,889,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,777,816,889,104/866,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,091.19
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