Finding the Third Proportional to 866,346 and 1,346,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,346 and 1,346,643 is: 2,093,213.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,346 : 1,346,643 = 1,346,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,346/1,346,643 = 1,346,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,346x = 1,346,643 × 1,346,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,346x = 1,813,447,369,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,813,447,369,449/866,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,093,213.76
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