Finding the Third Proportional to 916,280 and 1,398,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,280 and 1,398,108 is: 2,133,306.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,280 : 1,398,108 = 1,398,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,280/1,398,108 = 1,398,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,280x = 1,398,108 × 1,398,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,280x = 1,954,705,979,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,705,979,664/916,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133,306.39
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