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Finding the Third Proportional to 904,350 and 1,399,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 904,350 and 1,399,665 is: 2,166,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,350 : 1,399,665 = 1,399,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,350/1,399,665 = 1,399,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,350x = 1,399,665 × 1,399,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,350x = 1,959,062,112,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,062,112,225/904,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166,265.40

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