Finding the Third Proportional to 901,168 and 1,394,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,168 and 1,394,899 is: 2,159,134.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,168 : 1,394,899 = 1,394,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,168/1,394,899 = 1,394,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,168x = 1,394,899 × 1,394,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,168x = 1,945,743,220,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,945,743,220,201/901,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,159,134.83
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