Finding the Third Proportional to 912,748 and 1,418,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,748 and 1,418,904 is: 2,205,744.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,748 : 1,418,904 = 1,418,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,748/1,418,904 = 1,418,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,748x = 1,418,904 × 1,418,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,748x = 2,013,288,561,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,288,561,216/912,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,744.15
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