Finding the Third Proportional to 912,643 and 1,418,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,643 and 1,418,744 is: 2,205,500.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,643 : 1,418,744 = 1,418,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,643/1,418,744 = 1,418,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,643x = 1,418,744 × 1,418,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,643x = 2,012,834,537,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,834,537,536/912,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,500.44
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