Finding the Third Proportional to 901,596 and 1,395,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,596 and 1,395,318 is: 2,159,406.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,596 : 1,395,318 = 1,395,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,596/1,395,318 = 1,395,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,596x = 1,395,318 × 1,395,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,596x = 1,946,912,321,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,946,912,321,124/901,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,159,406.56
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