Finding the Third Proportional to 925,550 and 1,398,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 925,550 and 1,398,187 is: 2,112,178.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925,550 : 1,398,187 = 1,398,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925,550/1,398,187 = 1,398,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925,550x = 1,398,187 × 1,398,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925,550x = 1,954,926,886,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,926,886,969/925,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112,178.58
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