Finding the Third Proportional to 911,536 and 1,415,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,536 and 1,415,088 is: 2,196,812.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,536 : 1,415,088 = 1,415,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,536/1,415,088 = 1,415,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,536x = 1,415,088 × 1,415,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,536x = 2,002,474,047,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,474,047,744/911,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,196,812.90
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