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Finding the Third Proportional to 925,344 and 2,142,015.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 925,344 and 2,142,015.75 is: 4,958,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,344 : 2,142,015.75 = 2,142,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,344/2,142,015.75 = 2,142,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,344x = 2,142,015.75 × 2,142,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,344x = 4,588,231,473,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,231,473,248.06/925,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958,406.25

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