Finding the Third Proportional to 866,732 and 1,347,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,732 and 1,347,306 is: 2,094,342.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,732 : 1,347,306 = 1,347,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,732/1,347,306 = 1,347,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,732x = 1,347,306 × 1,347,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,732x = 1,815,233,457,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,233,457,636/866,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,342.26
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