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Finding the Third Proportional to 925,548 and 1,398,183.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 925,548 and 1,398,183.75 is: 2,112,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,548 : 1,398,183.75 = 1,398,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,548/1,398,183.75 = 1,398,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,548x = 1,398,183.75 × 1,398,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,548x = 1,954,917,798,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,917,798,764.06/925,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112,173.33

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