Finding the Third Proportional to 912,912 and 1,211,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,912 and 1,211,616 is: 1,608,055.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,912 : 1,211,616 = 1,211,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,912/1,211,616 = 1,211,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,912x = 1,211,616 × 1,211,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,912x = 1,468,013,331,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,013,331,456/912,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608,055.68
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