Finding the Third Proportional to 934,488 and 1,420,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,488 and 1,420,200 is: 2,158,366.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,488 : 1,420,200 = 1,420,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,488/1,420,200 = 1,420,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,488x = 1,420,200 × 1,420,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,488x = 2,016,968,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,016,968,040,000/934,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,158,366.98
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