Finding the Third Proportional to 904,268 and 1,397,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 904,268 and 1,397,974 is: 2,161,230.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904,268 : 1,397,974 = 1,397,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904,268/1,397,974 = 1,397,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904,268x = 1,397,974 × 1,397,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904,268x = 1,954,331,304,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,331,304,676/904,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,230.19
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