Finding the Third Proportional to 940,524 and 1,344,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,524 and 1,344,420 is: 1,921,763.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,524 : 1,344,420 = 1,344,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,524/1,344,420 = 1,344,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,524x = 1,344,420 × 1,344,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,524x = 1,807,465,136,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,807,465,136,400/940,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,921,763.97
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