Finding the Third Proportional to 912,936 and 1,419,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,936 and 1,419,240 is: 2,206,334.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,936 : 1,419,240 = 1,419,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,936/1,419,240 = 1,419,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,936x = 1,419,240 × 1,419,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,936x = 2,014,242,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,014,242,177,600/912,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,206,334.48
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