Finding the Third Proportional to 941,520 and 2,220,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 941,520 and 2,220,776 is: 5,238,174.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
941,520 : 2,220,776 = 2,220,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
941,520/2,220,776 = 2,220,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
941,520x = 2,220,776 × 2,220,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
941,520x = 4,931,846,042,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,931,846,042,176/941,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,238,174.49
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