Finding the Third Proportional to 940,702 and 1,419,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,702 and 1,419,802 is: 2,142,907.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,702 : 1,419,802 = 1,419,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,702/1,419,802 = 1,419,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,702x = 1,419,802 × 1,419,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,702x = 2,015,837,719,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,015,837,719,204/940,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,142,907.87
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