Finding the Third Proportional to 870,282 and 1,350,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,282 and 1,350,378 is: 2,095,321.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,282 : 1,350,378 = 1,350,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,282/1,350,378 = 1,350,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,282x = 1,350,378 × 1,350,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,282x = 1,823,520,742,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,823,520,742,884/870,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,095,321.68
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