Finding the Third Proportional to 908,806 and 1,425,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,806 and 1,425,750 is: 2,236,740.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,806 : 1,425,750 = 1,425,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,806/1,425,750 = 1,425,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,806x = 1,425,750 × 1,425,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,806x = 2,032,763,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,032,763,062,500/908,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,236,740.36
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