Finding the Third Proportional to 933,867 and 1,311,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,867 and 1,311,495 is: 1,841,824.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,867 : 1,311,495 = 1,311,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,867/1,311,495 = 1,311,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,867x = 1,311,495 × 1,311,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,867x = 1,720,019,135,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,019,135,025/933,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,841,824.52
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