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Finding the Third Proportional to 866,348 and 1,338,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 866,348 and 1,338,872 is: 2,069,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,348 : 1,338,872 = 1,338,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,348/1,338,872 = 1,338,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,348x = 1,338,872 × 1,338,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,348x = 1,792,578,232,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,578,232,384/866,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069,120.30

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