Finding the Third Proportional to 911,650 and 1,415,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,650 and 1,415,259 is: 2,197,069.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,650 : 1,415,259 = 1,415,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,650/1,415,259 = 1,415,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,650x = 1,415,259 × 1,415,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,650x = 2,002,958,037,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,958,037,081/911,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,197,069.09
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