Finding the Third Proportional to 923,288 and 1,381,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,288 and 1,381,243 is: 2,066,345.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,288 : 1,381,243 = 1,381,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,288/1,381,243 = 1,381,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,288x = 1,381,243 × 1,381,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,288x = 1,907,832,225,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,907,832,225,049/923,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,345.74
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