Finding the Third Proportional to 892,912 and 1,347,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,912 and 1,347,672 is: 2,034,041.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,912 : 1,347,672 = 1,347,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,912/1,347,672 = 1,347,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,912x = 1,347,672 × 1,347,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,912x = 1,816,219,819,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,816,219,819,584/892,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,041.23
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