Finding the Third Proportional to 916,236 and 1,370,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,236 and 1,370,122 is: 2,048,854.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,236 : 1,370,122 = 1,370,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,236/1,370,122 = 1,370,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,236x = 1,370,122 × 1,370,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,236x = 1,877,234,294,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,234,294,884/916,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,048,854.55
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