Finding the Third Proportional to 923,701 and 1,470,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,701 and 1,470,932 is: 2,342,360.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,701 : 1,470,932 = 1,470,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,701/1,470,932 = 1,470,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,701x = 1,470,932 × 1,470,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,701x = 2,163,640,948,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,163,640,948,624/923,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,342,360.73
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