Finding the Third Proportional to 909,233 and 1,363,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 909,233 and 1,363,849 is: 2,045,772.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909,233 : 1,363,849 = 1,363,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909,233/1,363,849 = 1,363,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909,233x = 1,363,849 × 1,363,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909,233x = 1,860,084,094,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,084,094,801/909,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,045,772.75
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