Finding the Third Proportional to 911,534 and 1,415,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,534 and 1,415,085 is: 2,196,808.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,534 : 1,415,085 = 1,415,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,534/1,415,085 = 1,415,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,534x = 1,415,085 × 1,415,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,534x = 2,002,465,557,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,465,557,225/911,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,196,808.41
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