Finding the Third Proportional to 869,953 and 1,330,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,953 and 1,330,931 is: 2,036,175.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,953 : 1,330,931 = 1,330,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,953/1,330,931 = 1,330,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,953x = 1,330,931 × 1,330,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,953x = 1,771,377,326,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,771,377,326,761/869,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,036,175.89
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