Finding the Third Proportional to 891,666 and 1,381,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,666 and 1,381,239 is: 2,139,614.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,666 : 1,381,239 = 1,381,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,666/1,381,239 = 1,381,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,666x = 1,381,239 × 1,381,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,666x = 1,907,821,175,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,907,821,175,121/891,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,139,614.13
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