Finding the Third Proportional to 869,208 and 1,344,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,208 and 1,344,744 is: 2,080,441.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,208 : 1,344,744 = 1,344,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,208/1,344,744 = 1,344,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,208x = 1,344,744 × 1,344,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,208x = 1,808,336,425,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,808,336,425,536/869,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,080,441.53
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