Finding the Third Proportional to 934,498 and 1,420,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,498 and 1,420,216 is: 2,158,392.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,498 : 1,420,216 = 1,420,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,498/1,420,216 = 1,420,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,498x = 1,420,216 × 1,420,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,498x = 2,017,013,486,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,017,013,486,656/934,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,158,392.51
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