Finding the Third Proportional to 932,251 and 1,455,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,251 and 1,455,040 is: 2,270,999.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,251 : 1,455,040 = 1,455,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,251/1,455,040 = 1,455,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,251x = 1,455,040 × 1,455,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,251x = 2,117,141,401,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,117,141,401,600/932,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,270,999.34
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