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Finding the Third Proportional to 932,970 and 1,485,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 932,970 and 1,485,261 is: 2,364,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,970 : 1,485,261 = 1,485,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,970/1,485,261 = 1,485,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,970x = 1,485,261 × 1,485,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,970x = 2,206,000,238,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,000,238,121/932,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364,492.15

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