Finding the Third Proportional to 940,758 and 1,413,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,758 and 1,413,252 is: 2,123,055.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,758 : 1,413,252 = 1,413,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,758/1,413,252 = 1,413,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,758x = 1,413,252 × 1,413,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,758x = 1,997,281,215,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,281,215,504/940,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,055.25
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