Finding the Third Proportional to 895,944 and 1,387,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,944 and 1,387,251 is: 2,147,975.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,944 : 1,387,251 = 1,387,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,944/1,387,251 = 1,387,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,944x = 1,387,251 × 1,387,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,944x = 1,924,465,337,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,924,465,337,001/895,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,147,975.03
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