Finding the Third Proportional to 894,998 and 1,355,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 894,998 and 1,355,496 is: 2,052,931.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894,998 : 1,355,496 = 1,355,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894,998/1,355,496 = 1,355,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894,998x = 1,355,496 × 1,355,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894,998x = 1,837,369,406,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,837,369,406,016/894,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,931.30
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