Finding the Third Proportional to 904,406 and 1,399,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 904,406 and 1,399,755 is: 2,166,409.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904,406 : 1,399,755 = 1,399,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904,406/1,399,755 = 1,399,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904,406x = 1,399,755 × 1,399,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904,406x = 1,959,314,060,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,314,060,025/904,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,166,409.84
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