Finding the Third Proportional to 911,934 and 1,564,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,934 and 1,564,725 is: 2,684,804.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,934 : 1,564,725 = 1,564,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,934/1,564,725 = 1,564,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,934x = 1,564,725 × 1,564,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,934x = 2,448,364,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,448,364,325,625/911,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,684,804.30
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