Finding the Third Proportional to 926,955 and 1,434,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 926,955 and 1,434,537 is: 2,220,060.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926,955 : 1,434,537 = 1,434,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926,955/1,434,537 = 1,434,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926,955x = 1,434,537 × 1,434,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926,955x = 2,057,896,404,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,057,896,404,369/926,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,220,060.74
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