Finding the Third Proportional to 892,364 and 1,340,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,364 and 1,340,522 is: 2,013,751.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,364 : 1,340,522 = 1,340,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,364/1,340,522 = 1,340,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,364x = 1,340,522 × 1,340,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,364x = 1,796,999,232,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,796,999,232,484/892,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,751.38
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