Finding the Third Proportional to 937,614 and 1,450,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,614 and 1,450,917 is: 2,245,231.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,614 : 1,450,917 = 1,450,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,614/1,450,917 = 1,450,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,614x = 1,450,917 × 1,450,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,614x = 2,105,160,140,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,105,160,140,889/937,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245,231.13
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