Finding the Third Proportional to 915,088 and 1,388,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 915,088 and 1,388,184 is: 2,105,868.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
915,088 : 1,388,184 = 1,388,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
915,088/1,388,184 = 1,388,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
915,088x = 1,388,184 × 1,388,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
915,088x = 1,927,054,817,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,054,817,856/915,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,105,868.31
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