Finding the Third Proportional to 923,314 and 1,418,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,314 and 1,418,323 is: 2,178,717.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,314 : 1,418,323 = 1,418,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,314/1,418,323 = 1,418,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,314x = 1,418,323 × 1,418,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,314x = 2,011,640,132,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,640,132,329/923,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,717.24
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