Finding the Third Proportional to 892,864 and 1,347,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,864 and 1,347,347 is: 2,033,169.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,864 : 1,347,347 = 1,347,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,864/1,347,347 = 1,347,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,864x = 1,347,347 × 1,347,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,864x = 1,815,343,938,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,343,938,409/892,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,033,169.60
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