Finding the Third Proportional to 870,832 and 1,319,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,832 and 1,319,385 is: 1,998,981.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,832 : 1,319,385 = 1,319,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,832/1,319,385 = 1,319,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,832x = 1,319,385 × 1,319,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,832x = 1,740,776,778,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,776,778,225/870,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,981.18
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