Finding the Third Proportional to 869,759 and 1,316,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,759 and 1,316,668 is: 1,993,212.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,759 : 1,316,668 = 1,316,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,759/1,316,668 = 1,316,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,759x = 1,316,668 × 1,316,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,759x = 1,733,614,622,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,733,614,622,224/869,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,993,212.63
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