Finding the Third Proportional to 892,868 and 1,347,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,868 and 1,347,353 is: 2,033,178.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,868 : 1,347,353 = 1,347,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,868/1,347,353 = 1,347,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,868x = 1,347,353 × 1,347,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,868x = 1,815,360,106,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,360,106,609/892,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,033,178.60
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