Finding the Third Proportional to 937,281 and 1,419,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,281 and 1,419,069 is: 2,148,509.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,281 : 1,419,069 = 1,419,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,281/1,419,069 = 1,419,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,281x = 1,419,069 × 1,419,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,281x = 2,013,756,826,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,756,826,761/937,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148,509.17
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