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Finding the Third Proportional to 868,536 and 1,342,174.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 868,536 and 1,342,174.50 is: 2,074,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,536 : 1,342,174.50 = 1,342,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,536/1,342,174.50 = 1,342,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,536x = 1,342,174.50 × 1,342,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,536x = 1,801,432,388,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,432,388,450.25/868,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074,102.15

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