Finding the Third Proportional to 912,668 and 1,418,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,668 and 1,418,782 is: 2,205,558.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,668 : 1,418,782 = 1,418,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,668/1,418,782 = 1,418,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,668x = 1,418,782 × 1,418,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,668x = 2,012,942,363,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,942,363,524/912,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,558.17
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