Finding the Third Proportional to 933,448 and 1,408,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,448 and 1,408,724 is: 2,125,992.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,448 : 1,408,724 = 1,408,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,448/1,408,724 = 1,408,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,448x = 1,408,724 × 1,408,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,448x = 1,984,503,308,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,503,308,176/933,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,125,992.35
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