Finding the Third Proportional to 908,960 and 1,422,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,960 and 1,422,768 is: 2,227,016.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,960 : 1,422,768 = 1,422,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,960/1,422,768 = 1,422,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,960x = 1,422,768 × 1,422,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,960x = 2,024,268,781,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,024,268,781,824/908,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,227,016.35
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