Finding the Third Proportional to 933,469 and 1,441,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,469 and 1,441,665 is: 2,226,531.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,469 : 1,441,665 = 1,441,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,469/1,441,665 = 1,441,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,469x = 1,441,665 × 1,441,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,469x = 2,078,397,972,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,078,397,972,225/933,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226,531.33
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