Finding the Third Proportional to 938,904 and 2,027,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,904 and 2,027,476 is: 4,378,146.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,904 : 2,027,476 = 2,027,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,904/2,027,476 = 2,027,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,904x = 2,027,476 × 2,027,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,904x = 4,110,658,930,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,110,658,930,576/938,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,378,146.15
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