Finding the Third Proportional to 916,176 and 1,370,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,176 and 1,370,052 is: 2,048,779.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,176 : 1,370,052 = 1,370,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,176/1,370,052 = 1,370,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,176x = 1,370,052 × 1,370,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,176x = 1,877,042,482,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,042,482,704/916,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,048,779.36
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