Finding the Third Proportional to 901,674 and 1,349,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,674 and 1,349,685 is: 2,020,297.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,674 : 1,349,685 = 1,349,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,674/1,349,685 = 1,349,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,674x = 1,349,685 × 1,349,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,674x = 1,821,649,599,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,821,649,599,225/901,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,020,297.36
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