Finding the Third Proportional to 892,944 and 1,380,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,944 and 1,380,888 is: 2,135,466.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,944 : 1,380,888 = 1,380,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,944/1,380,888 = 1,380,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,944x = 1,380,888 × 1,380,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,944x = 1,906,851,668,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,906,851,668,544/892,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,135,466.13
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