Finding the Third Proportional to 866,348 and 1,395,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,348 and 1,395,768 is: 2,248,713.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,348 : 1,395,768 = 1,395,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,348/1,395,768 = 1,395,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,348x = 1,395,768 × 1,395,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,348x = 1,948,168,309,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,948,168,309,824/866,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,713.35
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