Finding the Third Proportional to 999,818 and 1,424,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 999,818 and 1,424,902 is: 2,030,715.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999,818 : 1,424,902 = 1,424,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999,818/1,424,902 = 1,424,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999,818x = 1,424,902 × 1,424,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999,818x = 2,030,345,709,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,030,345,709,604/999,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,030,715.30
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