Finding the Third Proportional to 894,242 and 1,395,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 894,242 and 1,395,795 is: 2,178,653.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894,242 : 1,395,795 = 1,395,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894,242/1,395,795 = 1,395,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894,242x = 1,395,795 × 1,395,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894,242x = 1,948,243,682,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,948,243,682,025/894,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,653.74
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