Finding the Third Proportional to 948,320 and 1,386,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 948,320 and 1,386,477 is: 2,027,077.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948,320 : 1,386,477 = 1,386,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948,320/1,386,477 = 1,386,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948,320x = 1,386,477 × 1,386,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948,320x = 1,922,318,471,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,922,318,471,529/948,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,027,077.86
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