Finding the Third Proportional to 920,171 and 1,412,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,171 and 1,412,400 is: 2,167,938.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,171 : 1,412,400 = 1,412,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,171/1,412,400 = 1,412,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,171x = 1,412,400 × 1,412,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,171x = 1,994,873,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,873,760,000/920,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,167,938.09
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