Finding the Third Proportional to 943,902 and 1,495,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 943,902 and 1,495,329 is: 2,368,899.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943,902 : 1,495,329 = 1,495,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943,902/1,495,329 = 1,495,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943,902x = 1,495,329 × 1,495,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943,902x = 2,236,008,818,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,008,818,241/943,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,368,899.33
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