Finding the Third Proportional to 870,664 and 1,319,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,664 and 1,319,163 is: 1,998,694.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,664 : 1,319,163 = 1,319,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,664/1,319,163 = 1,319,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,664x = 1,319,163 × 1,319,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,664x = 1,740,191,020,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,191,020,569/870,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,694.12
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