Finding the Third Proportional to 930,626 and 1,493,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 930,626 and 1,493,121 is: 2,395,602.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930,626 : 1,493,121 = 1,493,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930,626/1,493,121 = 1,493,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930,626x = 1,493,121 × 1,493,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930,626x = 2,229,410,320,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,229,410,320,641/930,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,602.87
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