Finding the Third Proportional to 898,674 and 1,351,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,674 and 1,351,659 is: 2,032,975.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,674 : 1,351,659 = 1,351,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,674/1,351,659 = 1,351,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,674x = 1,351,659 × 1,351,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,674x = 1,826,982,052,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,826,982,052,281/898,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,975.31
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