Finding the Third Proportional to 923,294 and 1,381,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,294 and 1,381,251 is: 2,066,356.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,294 : 1,381,251 = 1,381,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,294/1,381,251 = 1,381,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,294x = 1,381,251 × 1,381,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,294x = 1,907,854,325,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,907,854,325,001/923,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,356.25
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