Finding the Third Proportional to 946,806 and 1,331,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,806 and 1,331,745 is: 1,873,187.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,806 : 1,331,745 = 1,331,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,806/1,331,745 = 1,331,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,806x = 1,331,745 × 1,331,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,806x = 1,773,544,745,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,773,544,745,025/946,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,873,187.06
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