Finding the Third Proportional to 940,734 and 1,413,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,734 and 1,413,219 is: 2,123,010.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,734 : 1,413,219 = 1,413,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,734/1,413,219 = 1,413,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,734x = 1,413,219 × 1,413,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,734x = 1,997,187,941,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,187,941,961/940,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,010.27
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