Finding the Third Proportional to 938,822 and 2,027,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,822 and 2,027,292 is: 4,377,733.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,822 : 2,027,292 = 2,027,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,822/2,027,292 = 2,027,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,822x = 2,027,292 × 2,027,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,822x = 4,109,912,853,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,109,912,853,264/938,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,377,733.86
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