Finding the Third Proportional to 870,135.75 and 1,344,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,135.75 and 1,344,573 is: 2,077,694.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,135.75 : 1,344,573 = 1,344,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,135.75/1,344,573 = 1,344,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,135.75x = 1,344,573 × 1,344,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,135.75x = 1,807,876,552,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,807,876,552,329/870,135.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,077,694.83
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