Finding the Third Proportional to 916,522 and 1,368,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,522 and 1,368,633 is: 2,043,765.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,522 : 1,368,633 = 1,368,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,522/1,368,633 = 1,368,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,522x = 1,368,633 × 1,368,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,522x = 1,873,156,288,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,873,156,288,689/916,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,043,765.77
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