Finding the Third Proportional to 930,949 and 1,423,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 930,949 and 1,423,478 is: 2,176,584.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930,949 : 1,423,478 = 1,423,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930,949/1,423,478 = 1,423,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930,949x = 1,423,478 × 1,423,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930,949x = 2,026,289,616,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,026,289,616,484/930,949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,176,584.99
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