Finding the Third Proportional to 916,248 and 1,398,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,248 and 1,398,063 is: 2,133,243.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,248 : 1,398,063 = 1,398,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,248/1,398,063 = 1,398,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,248x = 1,398,063 × 1,398,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,248x = 1,954,580,151,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,580,151,969/916,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133,243.57
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