Finding the Third Proportional to 934,521 and 1,464,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,521 and 1,464,060 is: 2,293,658.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,521 : 1,464,060 = 1,464,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,521/1,464,060 = 1,464,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,521x = 1,464,060 × 1,464,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,521x = 2,143,471,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,143,471,683,600/934,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,293,658.12
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