Finding the Third Proportional to 909,958 and 1,427,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 909,958 and 1,427,325 is: 2,238,846.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909,958 : 1,427,325 = 1,427,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909,958/1,427,325 = 1,427,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909,958x = 1,427,325 × 1,427,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909,958x = 2,037,256,655,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,037,256,655,625/909,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238,846.91
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