Finding the Third Proportional to 940,750 and 1,413,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,750 and 1,413,246 is: 2,123,055.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,750 : 1,413,246 = 1,413,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,750/1,413,246 = 1,413,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,750x = 1,413,246 × 1,413,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,750x = 1,997,264,256,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,264,256,516/940,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,055.28
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