Finding the Third Proportional to 908,536 and 1,323,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,536 and 1,323,367 is: 1,927,606.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,536 : 1,323,367 = 1,323,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,536/1,323,367 = 1,323,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,536x = 1,323,367 × 1,323,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,536x = 1,751,300,216,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,751,300,216,689/908,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,927,606.85
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