Finding the Third Proportional to 940,772 and 1,413,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,772 and 1,413,276 is: 2,123,095.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,772 : 1,413,276 = 1,413,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,772/1,413,276 = 1,413,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,772x = 1,413,276 × 1,413,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,772x = 1,997,349,052,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,349,052,176/940,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,095.77
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