Finding the Third Proportional to 867,872 and 1,343,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 867,872 and 1,343,676 is: 2,080,335.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
867,872 : 1,343,676 = 1,343,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
867,872/1,343,676 = 1,343,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
867,872x = 1,343,676 × 1,343,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
867,872x = 1,805,465,192,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,805,465,192,976/867,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,080,335.80
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