Finding the Third Proportional to 904,856 and 1,399,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 904,856 and 1,399,794 is: 2,165,453.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904,856 : 1,399,794 = 1,399,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904,856/1,399,794 = 1,399,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904,856x = 1,399,794 × 1,399,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904,856x = 1,959,423,242,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,423,242,436/904,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,165,453.11
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