Finding the Third Proportional to 933,984 and 1,424,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,984 and 1,424,304 is: 2,172,030.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,984 : 1,424,304 = 1,424,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,984/1,424,304 = 1,424,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,984x = 1,424,304 × 1,424,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,984x = 2,028,641,884,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,028,641,884,416/933,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172,030.66
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