Finding the Third Proportional to 915,668 and 1,347,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 915,668 and 1,347,027 is: 1,981,593.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
915,668 : 1,347,027 = 1,347,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
915,668/1,347,027 = 1,347,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
915,668x = 1,347,027 × 1,347,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
915,668x = 1,814,481,738,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,814,481,738,729/915,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,981,593.48
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