Finding the Third Proportional to 940,196 and 1,370,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,196 and 1,370,908 is: 1,998,932.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,196 : 1,370,908 = 1,370,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,196/1,370,908 = 1,370,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,196x = 1,370,908 × 1,370,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,196x = 1,879,388,744,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,879,388,744,464/940,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,932.93
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