Finding the Third Proportional to 919,782 and 1,374,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 919,782 and 1,374,009 is: 2,052,552.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
919,782 : 1,374,009 = 1,374,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
919,782/1,374,009 = 1,374,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
919,782x = 1,374,009 × 1,374,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
919,782x = 1,887,900,732,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,900,732,081/919,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,552.38
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