Finding the Third Proportional to 912,666 and 1,418,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,666 and 1,418,779 is: 2,205,553.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,666 : 1,418,779 = 1,418,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,666/1,418,779 = 1,418,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,666x = 1,418,779 × 1,418,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,666x = 2,012,933,850,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,933,850,841/912,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,553.68
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