Finding the Third Proportional to 905,062 and 1,341,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 905,062 and 1,341,937 is: 1,989,692.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905,062 : 1,341,937 = 1,341,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905,062/1,341,937 = 1,341,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905,062x = 1,341,937 × 1,341,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905,062x = 1,800,794,911,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,800,794,911,969/905,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,989,692.32
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