Finding the Third Proportional to 892,446 and 1,301,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,446 and 1,301,286 is: 1,897,420.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,446 : 1,301,286 = 1,301,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,446/1,301,286 = 1,301,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,446x = 1,301,286 × 1,301,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,446x = 1,693,345,253,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,693,345,253,796/892,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,897,420.41
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