Finding the Third Proportional to 895,272 and 1,388,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,272 and 1,388,292 is: 2,152,814.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,272 : 1,388,292 = 1,388,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,272/1,388,292 = 1,388,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,272x = 1,388,292 × 1,388,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,272x = 1,927,354,677,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,354,677,264/895,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,152,814.65
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