Finding the Third Proportional to 916,232 and 1,370,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,232 and 1,370,116 is: 2,048,845.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,232 : 1,370,116 = 1,370,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,232/1,370,116 = 1,370,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,232x = 1,370,116 × 1,370,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,232x = 1,877,217,853,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,217,853,456/916,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,048,845.55
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