Finding the Third Proportional to 943,936 and 1,497,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 943,936 and 1,497,027 is: 2,374,196.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943,936 : 1,497,027 = 1,497,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943,936/1,497,027 = 1,497,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943,936x = 1,497,027 × 1,497,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943,936x = 2,241,089,838,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,089,838,729/943,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,374,196.81
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