Finding the Third Proportional to 897,194 and 1,345,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 897,194 and 1,345,827 is: 2,018,794.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897,194 : 1,345,827 = 1,345,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897,194/1,345,827 = 1,345,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897,194x = 1,345,827 × 1,345,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897,194x = 1,811,250,313,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,811,250,313,929/897,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,018,794.50
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