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Finding the Third Proportional to 925,170 and 1,387,754.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 925,170 and 1,387,754.91 is: 2,081,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,170 : 1,387,754.91 = 1,387,754.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,170/1,387,754.91 = 1,387,754.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,170x = 1,387,754.91 × 1,387,754.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,170x = 1,925,863,679,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,863,679,820.95/925,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081,632.22

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