Finding the Third Proportional to 866,873 and 1,150,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,873 and 1,150,247 is: 1,526,253.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,873 : 1,150,247 = 1,150,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,873/1,150,247 = 1,150,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,873x = 1,150,247 × 1,150,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,873x = 1,323,068,161,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,323,068,161,009/866,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,253.74
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