Finding the Third Proportional to 926,934 and 1,241,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 926,934 and 1,241,505 is: 1,662,831.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926,934 : 1,241,505 = 1,241,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926,934/1,241,505 = 1,241,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926,934x = 1,241,505 × 1,241,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926,934x = 1,541,334,665,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,541,334,665,025/926,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,662,831.08
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