Finding the Third Proportional to 930,874 and 1,404,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 930,874 and 1,404,087 is: 2,117,859.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930,874 : 1,404,087 = 1,404,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930,874/1,404,087 = 1,404,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930,874x = 1,404,087 × 1,404,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930,874x = 1,971,460,303,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,971,460,303,569/930,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,117,859.46
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