Finding the Third Proportional to 895,623 and 1,317,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,623 and 1,317,009 is: 1,936,654.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,623 : 1,317,009 = 1,317,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,623/1,317,009 = 1,317,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,623x = 1,317,009 × 1,317,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,623x = 1,734,512,706,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,734,512,706,081/895,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,936,654.94
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