Finding the Third Proportional to 942,544 and 1,427,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 942,544 and 1,427,544 is: 2,162,107.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
942,544 : 1,427,544 = 1,427,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
942,544/1,427,544 = 1,427,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
942,544x = 1,427,544 × 1,427,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
942,544x = 2,037,881,871,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,037,881,871,936/942,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,162,107.95
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