Finding the Third Proportional to 913,242 and 1,454,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 913,242 and 1,454,429 is: 2,316,323.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
913,242 : 1,454,429 = 1,454,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
913,242/1,454,429 = 1,454,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
913,242x = 1,454,429 × 1,454,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
913,242x = 2,115,363,716,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,115,363,716,041/913,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,316,323.29
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