Finding the Third Proportional to 892,400 and 1,359,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,400 and 1,359,513 is: 2,071,129.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,400 : 1,359,513 = 1,359,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,400/1,359,513 = 1,359,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,400x = 1,359,513 × 1,359,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,400x = 1,848,275,597,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,848,275,597,169/892,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,071,129.09
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