Finding the Third Proportional to 869,751 and 1,327,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,751 and 1,327,122 is: 2,025,008.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,751 : 1,327,122 = 1,327,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,751/1,327,122 = 1,327,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,751x = 1,327,122 × 1,327,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,751x = 1,761,252,802,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,761,252,802,884/869,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,008.08
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