Finding the Third Proportional to 893,510 and 1,361,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 893,510 and 1,361,325 is: 2,074,073.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,510 : 1,361,325 = 1,361,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,510/1,361,325 = 1,361,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,510x = 1,361,325 × 1,361,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,510x = 1,853,205,755,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,853,205,755,625/893,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,073.88
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