Finding the Third Proportional to 874,854 and 1,351,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 874,854 and 1,351,044 is: 2,086,428.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874,854 : 1,351,044 = 1,351,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874,854/1,351,044 = 1,351,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874,854x = 1,351,044 × 1,351,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874,854x = 1,825,319,889,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,825,319,889,936/874,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,086,428.01
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