Finding the Third Proportional to 932,848 and 1,440,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,848 and 1,440,498 is: 2,224,407.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,848 : 1,440,498 = 1,440,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,848/1,440,498 = 1,440,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,848x = 1,440,498 × 1,440,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,848x = 2,075,034,488,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,034,488,004/932,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,224,407.93
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