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Finding the Third Proportional to 904,851 and 1,399,786.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 904,851 and 1,399,786.31 is: 2,165,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,851 : 1,399,786.31 = 1,399,786.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,851/1,399,786.31 = 1,399,786.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,851x = 1,399,786.31 × 1,399,786.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,851x = 1,959,401,720,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,401,720,662.35/904,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165,441.29

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