Finding the Third Proportional to 940,662 and 2,028,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,662 and 2,028,780 is: 4,375,586.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,662 : 2,028,780 = 2,028,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,662/2,028,780 = 2,028,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,662x = 2,028,780 × 2,028,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,662x = 4,115,948,288,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,115,948,288,400/940,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,375,586.86
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