Finding the Third Proportional to 928,644 and 1,388,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,644 and 1,388,697 is: 2,076,661.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,644 : 1,388,697 = 1,388,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,644/1,388,697 = 1,388,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,644x = 1,388,697 × 1,388,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,644x = 1,928,479,357,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,928,479,357,809/928,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,076,661.62
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