Finding the Third Proportional to 901,658 and 1,349,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,658 and 1,349,661 is: 2,020,261.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,658 : 1,349,661 = 1,349,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,658/1,349,661 = 1,349,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,658x = 1,349,661 × 1,349,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,658x = 1,821,584,814,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,821,584,814,921/901,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,020,261.36
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