Finding the Third Proportional to 904,312 and 1,398,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 904,312 and 1,398,036 is: 2,161,316.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904,312 : 1,398,036 = 1,398,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904,312/1,398,036 = 1,398,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904,312x = 1,398,036 × 1,398,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904,312x = 1,954,504,657,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,504,657,296/904,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,316.73
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