Finding the Third Proportional to 929,714 and 1,436,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 929,714 and 1,436,619 is: 2,219,902.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,714 : 1,436,619 = 1,436,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,714/1,436,619 = 1,436,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,714x = 1,436,619 × 1,436,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,714x = 2,063,874,151,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,063,874,151,161/929,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,219,902.20
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