Finding the Third Proportional to 922,965 and 1,397,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 922,965 and 1,397,181 is: 2,115,047.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922,965 : 1,397,181 = 1,397,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922,965/1,397,181 = 1,397,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922,965x = 1,397,181 × 1,397,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922,965x = 1,952,114,746,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,952,114,746,761/922,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,047.43
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