Finding the Third Proportional to 871,341 and 1,332,643.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 871,341 and 1,332,643.75 is: 2,038,168.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871,341 : 1,332,643.75 = 1,332,643.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871,341/1,332,643.75 = 1,332,643.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871,341x = 1,332,643.75 × 1,332,643.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871,341x = 1,775,939,364,414.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,775,939,364,414.06/871,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,038,168.02
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