Finding the Third Proportional to 893,508 and 1,361,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 893,508 and 1,361,322 is: 2,074,069.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,508 : 1,361,322 = 1,361,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,508/1,361,322 = 1,361,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,508x = 1,361,322 × 1,361,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,508x = 1,853,197,587,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,853,197,587,684/893,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,069.38
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