Finding the Third Proportional to 939,858 and 1,410,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 939,858 and 1,410,075 is: 2,115,544.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
939,858 : 1,410,075 = 1,410,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
939,858/1,410,075 = 1,410,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
939,858x = 1,410,075 × 1,410,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
939,858x = 1,988,311,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,988,311,505,625/939,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,544.59
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