Finding the Third Proportional to 934,098 and 1,449,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,098 and 1,449,339 is: 2,248,782.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,098 : 1,449,339 = 1,449,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,098/1,449,339 = 1,449,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,098x = 1,449,339 × 1,449,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,098x = 2,100,583,536,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,100,583,536,921/934,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,782.82
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