Finding the Third Proportional to 870,674 and 1,319,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,674 and 1,319,157 is: 1,998,652.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,674 : 1,319,157 = 1,319,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,674/1,319,157 = 1,319,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,674x = 1,319,157 × 1,319,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,674x = 1,740,175,190,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,175,190,649/870,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,652.99
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