Finding the Third Proportional to 916,240 and 1,370,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,240 and 1,370,128 is: 2,048,863.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,240 : 1,370,128 = 1,370,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,240/1,370,128 = 1,370,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,240x = 1,370,128 × 1,370,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,240x = 1,877,250,736,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,250,736,384/916,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,048,863.55
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