Finding the Third Proportional to 940,933 and 1,497,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,933 and 1,497,207 is: 2,382,346.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,933 : 1,497,207 = 1,497,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,933/1,497,207 = 1,497,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,933x = 1,497,207 × 1,497,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,933x = 2,241,628,800,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,628,800,849/940,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,382,346.88
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