Finding the Third Proportional to 938,988 and 2,027,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,988 and 2,027,660 is: 4,378,549.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,988 : 2,027,660 = 2,027,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,988/2,027,660 = 2,027,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,988x = 2,027,660 × 2,027,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,988x = 4,111,405,075,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,111,405,075,600/938,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,378,549.11
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