Finding the Third Proportional to 874,908 and 1,349,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 874,908 and 1,349,676 is: 2,082,076.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874,908 : 1,349,676 = 1,349,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874,908/1,349,676 = 1,349,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874,908x = 1,349,676 × 1,349,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874,908x = 1,821,625,304,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,821,625,304,976/874,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,076.41
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