Finding the Third Proportional to 925,851 and 1,442,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 925,851 and 1,442,907 is: 2,248,721.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925,851 : 1,442,907 = 1,442,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925,851/1,442,907 = 1,442,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925,851x = 1,442,907 × 1,442,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925,851x = 2,081,980,610,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,081,980,610,649/925,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,721.03
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