Finding the Third Proportional to 923,686.88 and 1,470,903.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,686.88 and 1,470,903.75 is: 2,342,306.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,686.88 : 1,470,903.75 = 1,470,903.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,686.88/1,470,903.75 = 1,470,903.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,686.88x = 1,470,903.75 × 1,470,903.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,686.88x = 2,163,557,841,764.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,163,557,841,764.06/923,686.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,342,306.58
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