Finding the Third Proportional to 913,992 and 1,459,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 913,992 and 1,459,548 is: 2,330,742.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
913,992 : 1,459,548 = 1,459,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
913,992/1,459,548 = 1,459,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
913,992x = 1,459,548 × 1,459,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
913,992x = 2,130,280,364,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,130,280,364,304/913,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,330,742.90
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