Finding the Third Proportional to 929,993 and 1,316,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 929,993 and 1,316,301 is: 1,863,076.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,993 : 1,316,301 = 1,316,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,993/1,316,301 = 1,316,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,993x = 1,316,301 × 1,316,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,993x = 1,732,648,322,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,732,648,322,601/929,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,863,076.74
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