Finding the Third Proportional to 924,687 and 1,450,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,687 and 1,450,923 is: 2,276,637.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,687 : 1,450,923 = 1,450,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,687/1,450,923 = 1,450,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,687x = 1,450,923 × 1,450,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,687x = 2,105,177,551,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,105,177,551,929/924,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,276,637.99
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