Finding the Third Proportional to 928,914 and 1,435,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,914 and 1,435,644 is: 2,218,799.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,914 : 1,435,644 = 1,435,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,914/1,435,644 = 1,435,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,914x = 1,435,644 × 1,435,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,914x = 2,061,073,694,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,061,073,694,736/928,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,218,799.26
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