Finding the Third Proportional to 913,968 and 1,459,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 913,968 and 1,459,512 is: 2,330,689.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
913,968 : 1,459,512 = 1,459,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
913,968/1,459,512 = 1,459,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
913,968x = 1,459,512 × 1,459,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
913,968x = 2,130,175,278,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,130,175,278,144/913,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,330,689.12
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