Finding the Third Proportional to 896,968 and 1,349,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 896,968 and 1,349,232 is: 2,029,533.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896,968 : 1,349,232 = 1,349,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896,968/1,349,232 = 1,349,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896,968x = 1,349,232 × 1,349,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896,968x = 1,820,426,989,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,820,426,989,824/896,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,029,533.93
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