Finding the Third Proportional to 920,040 and 1,266,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,040 and 1,266,916 is: 1,744,572.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,040 : 1,266,916 = 1,266,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,040/1,266,916 = 1,266,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,040x = 1,266,916 × 1,266,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,040x = 1,605,076,151,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,605,076,151,056/920,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,744,572.14
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