Finding the Third Proportional to 938,614 and 1,407,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,614 and 1,407,951 is: 2,111,971.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,614 : 1,407,951 = 1,407,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,614/1,407,951 = 1,407,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,614x = 1,407,951 × 1,407,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,614x = 1,982,326,018,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,326,018,401/938,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,111,971.50
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