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Finding the Third Proportional to 868,274 and 1,357,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 868,274 and 1,357,971 is: 2,123,851.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,274 : 1,357,971 = 1,357,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,274/1,357,971 = 1,357,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,274x = 1,357,971 × 1,357,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,274x = 1,844,085,236,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,085,236,841/868,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123,851.73

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