Finding the Third Proportional to 928,902 and 1,435,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,902 and 1,435,623 is: 2,218,763.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,902 : 1,435,623 = 1,435,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,902/1,435,623 = 1,435,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,902x = 1,435,623 × 1,435,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,902x = 2,061,013,398,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,061,013,398,129/928,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,218,763.01
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