Finding the Third Proportional to 934,278 and 1,463,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,278 and 1,463,670 is: 2,293,032.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,278 : 1,463,670 = 1,463,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,278/1,463,670 = 1,463,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,278x = 1,463,670 × 1,463,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,278x = 2,142,329,868,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,142,329,868,900/934,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,293,032.55
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