Finding the Third Proportional to 892,131 and 1,338,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,131 and 1,338,470 is: 2,008,115.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,131 : 1,338,470 = 1,338,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,131/1,338,470 = 1,338,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,131x = 1,338,470 × 1,338,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,131x = 1,791,501,940,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,791,501,940,900/892,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,008,115.33
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