Finding the Third Proportional to 901,233 and 1,391,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,233 and 1,391,589 is: 2,148,745.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,233 : 1,391,589 = 1,391,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,233/1,391,589 = 1,391,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,233x = 1,391,589 × 1,391,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,233x = 1,936,519,944,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,519,944,921/901,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148,745.05
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