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Finding the Third Proportional to 925,537 and 1,398,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 925,537 and 1,398,138 is: 2,112,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,537 : 1,398,138 = 1,398,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,537/1,398,138 = 1,398,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,537x = 1,398,138 × 1,398,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,537x = 1,954,789,867,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,789,867,044/925,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112,060.21

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