Finding the Third Proportional to 939,276 and 2,055,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 939,276 and 2,055,780 is: 4,499,456.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
939,276 : 2,055,780 = 2,055,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
939,276/2,055,780 = 2,055,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
939,276x = 2,055,780 × 2,055,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
939,276x = 4,226,231,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,226,231,408,400/939,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,499,456.40
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