Finding the Third Proportional to 930,976 and 1,423,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 930,976 and 1,423,517 is: 2,176,641.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930,976 : 1,423,517 = 1,423,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930,976/1,423,517 = 1,423,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930,976x = 1,423,517 × 1,423,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930,976x = 2,026,400,649,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,026,400,649,289/930,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,176,641.13
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