Finding the Third Proportional to 940,822 and 1,413,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,822 and 1,413,351 is: 2,123,208.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,822 : 1,413,351 = 1,413,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,822/1,413,351 = 1,413,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,822x = 1,413,351 × 1,413,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,822x = 1,997,561,049,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,561,049,201/940,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,208.27
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