Finding the Third Proportional to 940,104 and 1,412,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,104 and 1,412,242 is: 2,121,496.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,104 : 1,412,242 = 1,412,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,104/1,412,242 = 1,412,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,104x = 1,412,242 × 1,412,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,104x = 1,994,427,466,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,427,466,564/940,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,121,496.63
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