Finding the Third Proportional to 909,252 and 1,397,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 909,252 and 1,397,997 is: 2,149,454.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909,252 : 1,397,997 = 1,397,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909,252/1,397,997 = 1,397,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909,252x = 1,397,997 × 1,397,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909,252x = 1,954,395,612,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,395,612,009/909,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,149,454.29
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