Finding the Third Proportional to 926,235 and 1,385,464.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 926,235 and 1,385,464.50 is: 2,072,381.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926,235 : 1,385,464.50 = 1,385,464.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926,235/1,385,464.50 = 1,385,464.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926,235x = 1,385,464.50 × 1,385,464.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926,235x = 1,919,511,880,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,919,511,880,760.25/926,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,072,381.07
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