Finding the Third Proportional to 838,919 and 1,312,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,919 and 1,312,363 is: 2,052,995.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,919 : 1,312,363 = 1,312,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,919/1,312,363 = 1,312,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,919x = 1,312,363 × 1,312,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,919x = 1,722,296,643,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,296,643,769/838,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,995.16
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