Finding the Third Proportional to 893,234 and 1,340,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 893,234 and 1,340,013 is: 2,010,262.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,234 : 1,340,013 = 1,340,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,234/1,340,013 = 1,340,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,234x = 1,340,013 × 1,340,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,234x = 1,795,634,840,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,795,634,840,169/893,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,010,262.53
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