Finding the Third Proportional to 914,247 and 1,394,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 914,247 and 1,394,577 is: 2,127,264.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
914,247 : 1,394,577 = 1,394,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
914,247/1,394,577 = 1,394,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
914,247x = 1,394,577 × 1,394,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
914,247x = 1,944,845,008,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,944,845,008,929/914,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,127,264.30
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