Finding the Third Proportional to 920,144 and 1,396,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,144 and 1,396,773 is: 2,120,292.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,144 : 1,396,773 = 1,396,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,144/1,396,773 = 1,396,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,144x = 1,396,773 × 1,396,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,144x = 1,950,974,813,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,974,813,529/920,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,120,292.93
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