Finding the Third Proportional to 934,500 and 1,420,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,500 and 1,420,219 is: 2,158,397.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,500 : 1,420,219 = 1,420,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,500/1,420,219 = 1,420,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,500x = 1,420,219 × 1,420,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,500x = 2,017,022,007,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,017,022,007,961/934,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,158,397.01
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