Finding the Third Proportional to 940,704 and 2,068,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,704 and 2,068,692 is: 4,549,238.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,704 : 2,068,692 = 2,068,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,704/2,068,692 = 2,068,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,704x = 2,068,692 × 2,068,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,704x = 4,279,486,590,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,279,486,590,864/940,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,549,238.22
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