Finding the Third Proportional to 925,774 and 1,442,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 925,774 and 1,442,788 is: 2,248,537.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925,774 : 1,442,788 = 1,442,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925,774/1,442,788 = 1,442,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925,774x = 1,442,788 × 1,442,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925,774x = 2,081,637,212,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,081,637,212,944/925,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,537.13
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