Finding the Third Proportional to 896,976 and 1,390,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 896,976 and 1,390,296 is: 2,154,932.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896,976 : 1,390,296 = 1,390,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896,976/1,390,296 = 1,390,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896,976x = 1,390,296 × 1,390,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896,976x = 1,932,922,967,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,932,922,967,616/896,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,154,932.76
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