Finding the Third Proportional to 925,290 and 1,414,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 925,290 and 1,414,179 is: 2,161,378.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925,290 : 1,414,179 = 1,414,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925,290/1,414,179 = 1,414,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925,290x = 1,414,179 × 1,414,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925,290x = 1,999,902,244,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,999,902,244,041/925,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,378.86
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