Finding the Third Proportional to 924,712 and 1,450,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,712 and 1,450,965 is: 2,276,708.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,712 : 1,450,965 = 1,450,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,712/1,450,965 = 1,450,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,712x = 1,450,965 × 1,450,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,712x = 2,105,299,431,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,105,299,431,225/924,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,276,708.24
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