Finding the Third Proportional to 904,358 and 1,399,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 904,358 and 1,399,677 is: 2,166,283.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904,358 : 1,399,677 = 1,399,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904,358/1,399,677 = 1,399,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904,358x = 1,399,677 × 1,399,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904,358x = 1,959,095,704,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,095,704,329/904,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,166,283.38
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