Finding the Third Proportional to 923,987 and 1,382,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,987 and 1,382,206 is: 2,067,662.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,987 : 1,382,206 = 1,382,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,987/1,382,206 = 1,382,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,987x = 1,382,206 × 1,382,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,987x = 1,910,493,426,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,910,493,426,436/923,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,067,662.67
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