Finding the Third Proportional to 940,135 and 1,432,228.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,135 and 1,432,228.50 is: 2,181,897.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,135 : 1,432,228.50 = 1,432,228.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,135/1,432,228.50 = 1,432,228.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,135x = 1,432,228.50 × 1,432,228.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,135x = 2,051,278,476,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,278,476,212.25/940,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,181,897.79
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