Finding the Third Proportional to 912,186 and 1,430,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,186 and 1,430,942 is: 2,244,712.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,186 : 1,430,942 = 1,430,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,186/1,430,942 = 1,430,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,186x = 1,430,942 × 1,430,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,186x = 2,047,595,007,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,047,595,007,364/912,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244,712.16
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