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Finding the Third Proportional to 866,781 and 1,347,387.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 866,781 and 1,347,387.75 is: 2,094,478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,781 : 1,347,387.75 = 1,347,387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,781/1,347,387.75 = 1,347,387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,781x = 1,347,387.75 × 1,347,387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,781x = 1,815,453,748,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,453,748,850.06/866,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094,478.02

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