Finding the Third Proportional to 892,385 and 1,359,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,385 and 1,359,489 is: 2,071,090.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,385 : 1,359,489 = 1,359,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,385/1,359,489 = 1,359,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,385x = 1,359,489 × 1,359,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,385x = 1,848,210,341,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,848,210,341,121/892,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,071,090.77
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