Finding the Third Proportional to 923,506 and 1,381,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,506 and 1,381,542 is: 2,066,752.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,506 : 1,381,542 = 1,381,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,506/1,381,542 = 1,381,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,506x = 1,381,542 × 1,381,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,506x = 1,908,658,297,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,908,658,297,764/923,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,752.46
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