Finding the Third Proportional to 901,600 and 1,395,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,600 and 1,395,324 is: 2,159,415.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,600 : 1,395,324 = 1,395,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,600/1,395,324 = 1,395,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,600x = 1,395,324 × 1,395,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,600x = 1,946,929,064,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,946,929,064,976/901,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,159,415.56
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