Finding the Third Proportional to 909,954 and 1,427,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 909,954 and 1,427,320 is: 2,238,841.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909,954 : 1,427,320 = 1,427,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909,954/1,427,320 = 1,427,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909,954x = 1,427,320 × 1,427,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909,954x = 2,037,242,382,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,037,242,382,400/909,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238,841.06
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