Finding the Third Proportional to 916,316 and 1,393,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,316 and 1,393,914 is: 2,120,443.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,316 : 1,393,914 = 1,393,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,316/1,393,914 = 1,393,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,316x = 1,393,914 × 1,393,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,316x = 1,942,996,239,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,942,996,239,396/916,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,120,443.43
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