Finding the Third Proportional to 895,459 and 1,378,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,459 and 1,378,030 is: 2,120,662.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,459 : 1,378,030 = 1,378,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,459/1,378,030 = 1,378,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,459x = 1,378,030 × 1,378,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,459x = 1,898,966,680,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,898,966,680,900/895,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,120,662.90
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