Finding the Third Proportional to 909,256 and 1,398,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 909,256 and 1,398,003 is: 2,149,463.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909,256 : 1,398,003 = 1,398,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909,256/1,398,003 = 1,398,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909,256x = 1,398,003 × 1,398,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909,256x = 1,954,412,388,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,412,388,009/909,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,149,463.28
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