Finding the Third Proportional to 916,030 and 1,346,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,030 and 1,346,677 is: 1,979,781.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,030 : 1,346,677 = 1,346,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,030/1,346,677 = 1,346,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,030x = 1,346,677 × 1,346,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,030x = 1,813,538,942,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,813,538,942,329/916,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,979,781.17
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