Finding the Third Proportional to 940,136 and 1,432,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,136 and 1,432,230 is: 2,181,900.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,136 : 1,432,230 = 1,432,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,136/1,432,230 = 1,432,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,136x = 1,432,230 × 1,432,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,136x = 2,051,282,772,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,282,772,900/940,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,181,900.04
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