Finding the Third Proportional to 656,214 and 938,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,214 and 938,385 is: 1,341,889.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,214 : 938,385 = 938,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,214/938,385 = 938,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,214x = 938,385 × 938,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,214x = 880,566,408,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,566,408,225/656,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,341,889.09
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