Finding the Third Proportional to 869,203 and 1,344,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,203 and 1,344,735 is: 2,080,425.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,203 : 1,344,735 = 1,344,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,203/1,344,735 = 1,344,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,203x = 1,344,735 × 1,344,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,203x = 1,808,312,220,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,808,312,220,225/869,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,080,425.65
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