Finding the Third Proportional to 905,492 and 1,225,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 905,492 and 1,225,374 is: 1,658,260.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905,492 : 1,225,374 = 1,225,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905,492/1,225,374 = 1,225,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905,492x = 1,225,374 × 1,225,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905,492x = 1,501,541,439,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,541,439,876/905,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,260.30
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