Finding the Third Proportional to 928,928 and 1,435,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,928 and 1,435,656 is: 2,218,802.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,928 : 1,435,656 = 1,435,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,928/1,435,656 = 1,435,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,928x = 1,435,656 × 1,435,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,928x = 2,061,108,150,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,061,108,150,336/928,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,218,802.91
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