Finding the Third Proportional to 901,432 and 1,349,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,432 and 1,349,348 is: 2,019,830.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,432 : 1,349,348 = 1,349,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,432/1,349,348 = 1,349,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,432x = 1,349,348 × 1,349,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,432x = 1,820,740,025,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,820,740,025,104/901,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,019,830.70
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