Finding the Third Proportional to 871,784 and 1,350,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 871,784 and 1,350,444 is: 2,091,916.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871,784 : 1,350,444 = 1,350,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871,784/1,350,444 = 1,350,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871,784x = 1,350,444 × 1,350,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871,784x = 1,823,698,997,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,823,698,997,136/871,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,091,916.11
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