Finding the Third Proportional to 921,382 and 1,394,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,382 and 1,394,960 is: 2,111,950.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,382 : 1,394,960 = 1,394,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,382/1,394,960 = 1,394,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,382x = 1,394,960 × 1,394,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,382x = 1,945,913,401,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,945,913,401,600/921,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,111,950.75
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