Finding the Third Proportional to 909,892 and 1,427,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 909,892 and 1,427,228 is: 2,238,704.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909,892 : 1,427,228 = 1,427,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909,892/1,427,228 = 1,427,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909,892x = 1,427,228 × 1,427,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909,892x = 2,036,979,763,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,036,979,763,984/909,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238,704.99
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