Finding the Third Proportional to 940,992 and 1,495,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,992 and 1,495,413 is: 2,376,492.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,992 : 1,495,413 = 1,495,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,992/1,495,413 = 1,495,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,992x = 1,495,413 × 1,495,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,992x = 2,236,260,040,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,260,040,569/940,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,376,492.09
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