Finding the Third Proportional to 892,862 and 1,347,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,862 and 1,347,344 is: 2,033,165.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,862 : 1,347,344 = 1,347,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,862/1,347,344 = 1,347,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,862x = 1,347,344 × 1,347,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,862x = 1,815,335,854,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,335,854,336/892,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,033,165.10
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