Finding the Third Proportional to 932,858 and 1,440,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,858 and 1,440,513 is: 2,224,430.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,858 : 1,440,513 = 1,440,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,858/1,440,513 = 1,440,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,858x = 1,440,513 × 1,440,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,858x = 2,075,077,703,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,077,703,169/932,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,224,430.41
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