Finding the Third Proportional to 905,478 and 1,225,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 905,478 and 1,225,353 is: 1,658,229.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905,478 : 1,225,353 = 1,225,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905,478/1,225,353 = 1,225,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905,478x = 1,225,353 × 1,225,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905,478x = 1,501,489,974,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,489,974,609/905,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,229.11
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