Finding the Third Proportional to 907,928 and 1,404,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 907,928 and 1,404,957 is: 2,174,075.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
907,928 : 1,404,957 = 1,404,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
907,928/1,404,957 = 1,404,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
907,928x = 1,404,957 × 1,404,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
907,928x = 1,973,904,171,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,973,904,171,849/907,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,174,075.67
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