Finding the Third Proportional to 934,640 and 1,400,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,640 and 1,400,375 is: 2,098,187.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,640 : 1,400,375 = 1,400,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,640/1,400,375 = 1,400,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,640x = 1,400,375 × 1,400,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,640x = 1,961,050,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,961,050,140,625/934,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,098,187.69
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