Finding the Third Proportional to 869,310 and 1,329,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,310 and 1,329,786 is: 2,034,177.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,310 : 1,329,786 = 1,329,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,310/1,329,786 = 1,329,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,310x = 1,329,786 × 1,329,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,310x = 1,768,330,805,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,330,805,796/869,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,177.46
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