Finding the Third Proportional to 940,540 and 1,344,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,540 and 1,344,444 is: 1,921,799.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,540 : 1,344,444 = 1,344,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,540/1,344,444 = 1,344,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,540x = 1,344,444 × 1,344,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,540x = 1,807,529,669,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,807,529,669,136/940,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,921,799.89
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