Finding the Third Proportional to 869,204 and 1,383,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,204 and 1,383,079 is: 2,200,757.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,204 : 1,383,079 = 1,383,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,204/1,383,079 = 1,383,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,204x = 1,383,079 × 1,383,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,204x = 1,912,907,520,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,912,907,520,241/869,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,200,757.84
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