Finding the Third Proportional to 815,946 and 1,348,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,946 and 1,348,458 is: 2,228,504.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,946 : 1,348,458 = 1,348,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,946/1,348,458 = 1,348,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,946x = 1,348,458 × 1,348,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,946x = 1,818,338,977,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,818,338,977,764/815,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,228,504.06
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