Finding the Third Proportional to 928,926 and 1,435,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,926 and 1,435,653 is: 2,218,798.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,926 : 1,435,653 = 1,435,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,926/1,435,653 = 1,435,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,926x = 1,435,653 × 1,435,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,926x = 2,061,099,536,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,061,099,536,409/928,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,218,798.41
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