Finding the Third Proportional to 926,954 and 1,434,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 926,954 and 1,434,535 is: 2,220,056.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926,954 : 1,434,535 = 1,434,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926,954/1,434,535 = 1,434,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926,954x = 1,434,535 × 1,434,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926,954x = 2,057,890,666,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,057,890,666,225/926,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,220,056.95
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