Finding the Third Proportional to 923,240 and 1,460,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,240 and 1,460,664 is: 2,310,926.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,240 : 1,460,664 = 1,460,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,240/1,460,664 = 1,460,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,240x = 1,460,664 × 1,460,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,240x = 2,133,539,320,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,133,539,320,896/923,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,310,926.00
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