Finding the Third Proportional to 874,126 and 1,350,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 874,126 and 1,350,009 is: 2,084,967.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874,126 : 1,350,009 = 1,350,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874,126/1,350,009 = 1,350,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874,126x = 1,350,009 × 1,350,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874,126x = 1,822,524,300,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,822,524,300,081/874,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,084,967.50
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