Finding the Third Proportional to 933,426 and 1,408,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,426 and 1,408,691 is: 2,125,942.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,426 : 1,408,691 = 1,408,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,426/1,408,691 = 1,408,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,426x = 1,408,691 × 1,408,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,426x = 1,984,410,333,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,410,333,481/933,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,125,942.85
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