Finding the Third Proportional to 869,714 and 1,330,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,714 and 1,330,509 is: 2,035,444.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,714 : 1,330,509 = 1,330,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,714/1,330,509 = 1,330,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,714x = 1,330,509 × 1,330,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,714x = 1,770,254,199,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,254,199,081/869,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,444.06
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