Finding the Third Proportional to 932,422 and 1,415,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,422 and 1,415,818 is: 2,149,821.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,422 : 1,415,818 = 1,415,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,422/1,415,818 = 1,415,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,422x = 1,415,818 × 1,415,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,422x = 2,004,540,609,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,540,609,124/932,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,149,821.23
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