Finding the Third Proportional to 900,290 and 1,425,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 900,290 and 1,425,603 is: 2,257,432.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900,290 : 1,425,603 = 1,425,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900,290/1,425,603 = 1,425,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900,290x = 1,425,603 × 1,425,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900,290x = 2,032,343,913,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,032,343,913,609/900,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,257,432.51
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