Finding the Third Proportional to 895,324 and 1,388,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,324 and 1,388,372 is: 2,152,937.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,324 : 1,388,372 = 1,388,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,324/1,388,372 = 1,388,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,324x = 1,388,372 × 1,388,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,324x = 1,927,576,810,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,576,810,384/895,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,152,937.72
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