Finding the Third Proportional to 945,324 and 1,418,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,324 and 1,418,679 is: 2,129,058.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,324 : 1,418,679 = 1,418,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,324/1,418,679 = 1,418,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,324x = 1,418,679 × 1,418,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,324x = 2,012,650,105,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,650,105,041/945,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,129,058.51
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