Finding the Third Proportional to 938,267 and 2,009,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,267 and 2,009,394 is: 4,303,321.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,267 : 2,009,394 = 2,009,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,267/2,009,394 = 2,009,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,267x = 2,009,394 × 2,009,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,267x = 4,037,664,247,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,037,664,247,236/938,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,303,321.17
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