Finding the Third Proportional to 923,904 and 1,372,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,904 and 1,372,359 is: 2,038,490.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,904 : 1,372,359 = 1,372,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,904/1,372,359 = 1,372,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,904x = 1,372,359 × 1,372,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,904x = 1,883,369,224,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,369,224,881/923,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,038,490.17
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