Finding the Third Proportional to 895,274 and 1,388,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,274 and 1,388,295 is: 2,152,819.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,274 : 1,388,295 = 1,388,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,274/1,388,295 = 1,388,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,274x = 1,388,295 × 1,388,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,274x = 1,927,363,007,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,363,007,025/895,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,152,819.14
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