Finding the Third Proportional to 912,750 and 1,418,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,750 and 1,418,907 is: 2,205,748.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,750 : 1,418,907 = 1,418,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,750/1,418,907 = 1,418,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,750x = 1,418,907 × 1,418,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,750x = 2,013,297,074,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,297,074,649/912,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,748.64
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