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Finding the Third Proportional to 932,391 and 1,439,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 932,391 and 1,439,775 is: 2,223,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,391 : 1,439,775 = 1,439,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,391/1,439,775 = 1,439,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,391x = 1,439,775 × 1,439,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,391x = 2,072,952,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,952,050,625/932,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223,264.76

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