Finding the Third Proportional to 923,308 and 1,418,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,308 and 1,418,314 is: 2,178,703.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,308 : 1,418,314 = 1,418,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,308/1,418,314 = 1,418,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,308x = 1,418,314 × 1,418,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,308x = 2,011,614,602,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,614,602,596/923,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,703.75
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