Finding the Third Proportional to 938,984 and 2,027,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,984 and 2,027,652 is: 4,378,533.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,984 : 2,027,652 = 2,027,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,984/2,027,652 = 2,027,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,984x = 2,027,652 × 2,027,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,984x = 4,111,372,633,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,111,372,633,104/938,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,378,533.22
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