Finding the Third Proportional to 893,824 and 1,250,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 893,824 and 1,250,284 is: 1,748,901.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,824 : 1,250,284 = 1,250,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,824/1,250,284 = 1,250,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,824x = 1,250,284 × 1,250,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,824x = 1,563,210,080,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,210,080,656/893,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,748,901.44
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