Finding the Third Proportional to 896,970 and 1,390,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 896,970 and 1,390,291 is: 2,154,931.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896,970 : 1,390,291 = 1,390,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896,970/1,390,291 = 1,390,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896,970x = 1,390,291 × 1,390,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896,970x = 1,932,909,064,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,932,909,064,681/896,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,154,931.68
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