Finding the Third Proportional to 913,757 and 1,339,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 913,757 and 1,339,459 is: 1,963,487.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
913,757 : 1,339,459 = 1,339,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
913,757/1,339,459 = 1,339,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
913,757x = 1,339,459 × 1,339,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
913,757x = 1,794,150,412,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,794,150,412,681/913,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,487.46
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