Finding the Third Proportional to 900,591 and 1,369,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 900,591 and 1,369,464 is: 2,082,445.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900,591 : 1,369,464 = 1,369,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900,591/1,369,464 = 1,369,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900,591x = 1,369,464 × 1,369,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900,591x = 1,875,431,647,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,875,431,647,296/900,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,445.47
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