Finding the Third Proportional to 930,762 and 1,493,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 930,762 and 1,493,325 is: 2,395,907.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930,762 : 1,493,325 = 1,493,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930,762/1,493,325 = 1,493,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930,762x = 1,493,325 × 1,493,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930,762x = 2,230,019,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,230,019,555,625/930,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,907.39
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