Finding the Third Proportional to 919,778 and 1,374,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 919,778 and 1,374,003 is: 2,052,543.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
919,778 : 1,374,003 = 1,374,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
919,778/1,374,003 = 1,374,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
919,778x = 1,374,003 × 1,374,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
919,778x = 1,887,884,244,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,884,244,009/919,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,543.38
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