Finding the Third Proportional to 916,264 and 1,398,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,264 and 1,398,095 is: 2,133,303.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,264 : 1,398,095 = 1,398,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,264/1,398,095 = 1,398,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,264x = 1,398,095 × 1,398,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,264x = 1,954,669,629,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,669,629,025/916,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133,303.97
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