Finding the Third Proportional to 940,672 and 1,413,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,672 and 1,413,152 is: 2,122,948.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,672 : 1,413,152 = 1,413,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,672/1,413,152 = 1,413,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,672x = 1,413,152 × 1,413,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,672x = 1,996,998,575,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,996,998,575,104/940,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,122,948.89
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