Finding the Third Proportional to 916,234 and 1,398,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,234 and 1,398,043 is: 2,133,215.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,234 : 1,398,043 = 1,398,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,234/1,398,043 = 1,398,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,234x = 1,398,043 × 1,398,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,234x = 1,954,524,229,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,524,229,849/916,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133,215.13
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