Finding the Third Proportional to 892,810 and 1,341,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,810 and 1,341,251 is: 2,014,935.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,810 : 1,341,251 = 1,341,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,810/1,341,251 = 1,341,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,810x = 1,341,251 × 1,341,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,810x = 1,798,954,245,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,798,954,245,001/892,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,014,935.14
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