Finding the Third Proportional to 937,938 and 1,451,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,938 and 1,451,742 is: 2,247,008.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,938 : 1,451,742 = 1,451,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,938/1,451,742 = 1,451,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,938x = 1,451,742 × 1,451,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,938x = 2,107,554,834,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,107,554,834,564/937,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,247,008.69
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