Finding the Third Proportional to 872,571.75 and 1,340,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 872,571.75 and 1,340,754 is: 2,060,141.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
872,571.75 : 1,340,754 = 1,340,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
872,571.75/1,340,754 = 1,340,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
872,571.75x = 1,340,754 × 1,340,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
872,571.75x = 1,797,621,288,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,797,621,288,516/872,571.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,060,141.52
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