Finding the Third Proportional to 891,580 and 1,738,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,580 and 1,738,506 is: 3,389,940.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,580 : 1,738,506 = 1,738,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,580/1,738,506 = 1,738,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,580x = 1,738,506 × 1,738,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,580x = 3,022,403,112,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,022,403,112,036/891,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,389,940.46
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