Finding the Third Proportional to 912,008 and 1,403,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,008 and 1,403,724 is: 2,160,552.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,008 : 1,403,724 = 1,403,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,008/1,403,724 = 1,403,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,008x = 1,403,724 × 1,403,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,008x = 1,970,441,068,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,970,441,068,176/912,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,160,552.39
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