Finding the Third Proportional to 928,424 and 1,252,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,424 and 1,252,659 is: 1,690,127.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,424 : 1,252,659 = 1,252,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,424/1,252,659 = 1,252,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,424x = 1,252,659 × 1,252,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,424x = 1,569,154,570,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,154,570,281/928,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,690,127.11
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