Finding the Third Proportional to 938,992 and 2,027,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,992 and 2,027,668 is: 4,378,565.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,992 : 2,027,668 = 2,027,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,992/2,027,668 = 2,027,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,992x = 2,027,668 × 2,027,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,992x = 4,111,437,518,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,111,437,518,224/938,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,378,565.01
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