Finding the Third Proportional to 940,032 and 1,929,838.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,032 and 1,929,838.50 is: 3,961,861.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,032 : 1,929,838.50 = 1,929,838.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,032/1,929,838.50 = 1,929,838.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,032x = 1,929,838.50 × 1,929,838.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,032x = 3,724,276,636,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,724,276,636,082.25/940,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,961,861.55
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