Finding the Third Proportional to 940,747 and 1,413,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,747 and 1,413,239 is: 2,123,041.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,747 : 1,413,239 = 1,413,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,747/1,413,239 = 1,413,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,747x = 1,413,239 × 1,413,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,747x = 1,997,244,471,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,244,471,121/940,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,041.02
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