Finding the Third Proportional to 893,496 and 1,361,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 893,496 and 1,361,304 is: 2,074,042.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,496 : 1,361,304 = 1,361,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,496/1,361,304 = 1,361,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,496x = 1,361,304 × 1,361,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,496x = 1,853,148,580,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,853,148,580,416/893,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,042.39
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