Finding the Third Proportional to 898,428 and 1,358,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,428 and 1,358,364 is: 2,053,756.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,428 : 1,358,364 = 1,358,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,428/1,358,364 = 1,358,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,428x = 1,358,364 × 1,358,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,428x = 1,845,152,756,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,845,152,756,496/898,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,053,756.96
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