Finding the Third Proportional to 938,840 and 2,027,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,840 and 2,027,324 is: 4,377,788.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,840 : 2,027,324 = 2,027,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,840/2,027,324 = 2,027,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,840x = 2,027,324 × 2,027,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,840x = 4,110,042,600,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,110,042,600,976/938,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,377,788.12
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