Finding the Third Proportional to 921,942 and 1,385,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,942 and 1,385,586 is: 2,082,396.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,942 : 1,385,586 = 1,385,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,942/1,385,586 = 1,385,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,942x = 1,385,586 × 1,385,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,942x = 1,919,848,563,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,919,848,563,396/921,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,396.25
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