Finding the Third Proportional to 869,954 and 1,330,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,954 and 1,330,932 is: 2,036,176.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,954 : 1,330,932 = 1,330,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,954/1,330,932 = 1,330,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,954x = 1,330,932 × 1,330,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,954x = 1,771,379,988,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,771,379,988,624/869,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,036,176.61
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