Finding the Third Proportional to 940,331 and 1,432,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,331 and 1,432,529 is: 2,182,358.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,331 : 1,432,529 = 1,432,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,331/1,432,529 = 1,432,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,331x = 1,432,529 × 1,432,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,331x = 2,052,139,335,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,052,139,335,841/940,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,182,358.48
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