Finding the Third Proportional to 937,692 and 1,452,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,692 and 1,452,870 is: 2,251,092.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,692 : 1,452,870 = 1,452,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,692/1,452,870 = 1,452,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,692x = 1,452,870 × 1,452,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,692x = 2,110,831,236,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,110,831,236,900/937,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,092.30
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