Finding the Third Proportional to 912,854 and 1,335,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,854 and 1,335,477 is: 1,953,761.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,854 : 1,335,477 = 1,335,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,854/1,335,477 = 1,335,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,854x = 1,335,477 × 1,335,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,854x = 1,783,498,817,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,783,498,817,529/912,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,953,761.30
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