Finding the Third Proportional to 923,694 and 1,470,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,694 and 1,470,915 is: 2,342,324.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,694 : 1,470,915 = 1,470,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,694/1,470,915 = 1,470,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,694x = 1,470,915 × 1,470,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,694x = 2,163,590,937,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,163,590,937,225/923,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,342,324.34
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