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Finding the Third Proportional to 925,746 and 1,388,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 925,746 and 1,388,616 is: 2,082,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,746 : 1,388,616 = 1,388,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,746/1,388,616 = 1,388,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,746x = 1,388,616 × 1,388,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,746x = 1,928,254,395,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,254,395,456/925,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082,919.50

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