Finding the Third Proportional to 905,076 and 1,341,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 905,076 and 1,341,957 is: 1,989,720.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905,076 : 1,341,957 = 1,341,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905,076/1,341,957 = 1,341,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905,076x = 1,341,957 × 1,341,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905,076x = 1,800,848,589,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,800,848,589,849/905,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,989,720.85
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