Finding the Third Proportional to 943,992 and 1,398,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 943,992 and 1,398,293 is: 2,071,228.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943,992 : 1,398,293 = 1,398,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943,992/1,398,293 = 1,398,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943,992x = 1,398,293 × 1,398,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943,992x = 1,955,223,313,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,223,313,849/943,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,071,228.69
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