Finding the Third Proportional to 923,305 and 1,418,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,305 and 1,418,309 is: 2,178,695.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,305 : 1,418,309 = 1,418,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,305/1,418,309 = 1,418,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,305x = 1,418,309 × 1,418,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,305x = 2,011,600,419,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,600,419,481/923,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,695.47
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