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Finding the Third Proportional to 929,996 and 1,316,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 929,996 and 1,316,305 is: 1,863,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,996 : 1,316,305 = 1,316,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,996/1,316,305 = 1,316,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,996x = 1,316,305 × 1,316,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,996x = 1,732,658,853,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,658,853,025/929,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863,082.05

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