Finding the Third Proportional to 870,702 and 1,319,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,702 and 1,319,194 is: 1,998,700.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,702 : 1,319,194 = 1,319,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,702/1,319,194 = 1,319,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,702x = 1,319,194 × 1,319,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,702x = 1,740,272,809,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,272,809,636/870,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,700.83
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