Finding the Third Proportional to 916,020 and 1,401,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,020 and 1,401,246 is: 2,143,501.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,020 : 1,401,246 = 1,401,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,020/1,401,246 = 1,401,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,020x = 1,401,246 × 1,401,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,020x = 1,963,490,352,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,490,352,516/916,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,143,501.62
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