Finding the Third Proportional to 940,936 and 2,037,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,936 and 2,037,388 is: 4,411,511.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,936 : 2,037,388 = 2,037,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,936/2,037,388 = 2,037,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,936x = 2,037,388 × 2,037,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,936x = 4,150,949,862,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,150,949,862,544/940,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,411,511.37
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