Finding the Third Proportional to 941,268 and 1,420,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 941,268 and 1,420,770 is: 2,144,540.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
941,268 : 1,420,770 = 1,420,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
941,268/1,420,770 = 1,420,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
941,268x = 1,420,770 × 1,420,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
941,268x = 2,018,587,392,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,018,587,392,900/941,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,144,540.55
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