Finding the Third Proportional to 918,594 and 1,306,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 918,594 and 1,306,449 is: 1,858,066.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
918,594 : 1,306,449 = 1,306,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
918,594/1,306,449 = 1,306,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
918,594x = 1,306,449 × 1,306,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
918,594x = 1,706,808,989,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,808,989,601/918,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,858,066.77
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