Finding the Third Proportional to 869,332 and 1,329,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,332 and 1,329,828 is: 2,034,254.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,332 : 1,329,828 = 1,329,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,332/1,329,828 = 1,329,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,332x = 1,329,828 × 1,329,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,332x = 1,768,442,509,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,442,509,584/869,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,254.47
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