Finding the Third Proportional to 938,838 and 2,027,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,838 and 2,027,320 is: 4,377,780.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,838 : 2,027,320 = 2,027,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,838/2,027,320 = 2,027,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,838x = 2,027,320 × 2,027,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,838x = 4,110,026,382,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,110,026,382,400/938,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,377,780.17
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