Finding the Third Proportional to 909,983 and 1,427,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 909,983 and 1,427,373 is: 2,238,935.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909,983 : 1,427,373 = 1,427,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909,983/1,427,373 = 1,427,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909,983x = 1,427,373 × 1,427,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909,983x = 2,037,393,681,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,037,393,681,129/909,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238,935.98
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