Finding the Third Proportional to 925,548 and 1,399,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 925,548 and 1,399,970 is: 2,117,573.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925,548 : 1,399,970 = 1,399,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925,548/1,399,970 = 1,399,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925,548x = 1,399,970 × 1,399,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925,548x = 1,959,916,000,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,916,000,900/925,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,117,573.59
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