Finding the Third Proportional to 838,917 and 1,312,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,917 and 1,312,360 is: 2,052,990.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,917 : 1,312,360 = 1,312,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,917/1,312,360 = 1,312,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,917x = 1,312,360 × 1,312,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,917x = 1,722,288,769,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,288,769,600/838,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,990.66
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