Finding the Third Proportional to 919,972 and 1,396,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 919,972 and 1,396,564 is: 2,120,054.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
919,972 : 1,396,564 = 1,396,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
919,972/1,396,564 = 1,396,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
919,972x = 1,396,564 × 1,396,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
919,972x = 1,950,391,006,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,391,006,096/919,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,120,054.75
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