Finding the Third Proportional to 929,170 and 1,308,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 929,170 and 1,308,519 is: 1,842,743.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,170 : 1,308,519 = 1,308,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,170/1,308,519 = 1,308,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,170x = 1,308,519 × 1,308,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,170x = 1,712,221,973,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,712,221,973,361/929,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,842,743.50
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