Finding the Third Proportional to 940,693.50 and 1,419,854.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,693.50 and 1,419,854.06 is: 2,143,084.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,693.50 : 1,419,854.06 = 1,419,854.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,693.50/1,419,854.06 = 1,419,854.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,693.50x = 1,419,854.06 × 1,419,854.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,693.50x = 2,015,985,558,797.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,015,985,558,797.75/940,693.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,143,084.39
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