Finding the Third Proportional to 916,242 and 1,370,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,242 and 1,370,131 is: 2,048,868.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,242 : 1,370,131 = 1,370,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,242/1,370,131 = 1,370,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,242x = 1,370,131 × 1,370,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,242x = 1,877,258,957,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,258,957,161/916,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,048,868.05
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