Finding the Third Proportional to 940,626 and 1,419,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,626 and 1,419,419 is: 2,141,924.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,626 : 1,419,419 = 1,419,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,626/1,419,419 = 1,419,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,626x = 1,419,419 × 1,419,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,626x = 2,014,750,297,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,014,750,297,561/940,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,141,924.95
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