Finding the Third Proportional to 938,808 and 2,027,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,808 and 2,027,277 is: 4,377,734.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,808 : 2,027,277 = 2,027,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,808/2,027,277 = 2,027,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,808x = 2,027,277 × 2,027,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,808x = 4,109,852,034,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,109,852,034,729/938,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,377,734.36
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