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Finding the Third Proportional to 925,171 and 1,387,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 925,171 and 1,387,757 is: 2,081,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,171 : 1,387,757 = 1,387,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,171/1,387,757 = 1,387,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,171x = 1,387,757 × 1,387,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,171x = 1,925,869,491,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,869,491,049/925,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081,636.25

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