Finding the Third Proportional to 944,020 and 1,451,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,020 and 1,451,867 is: 2,232,916.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,020 : 1,451,867 = 1,451,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,020/1,451,867 = 1,451,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,020x = 1,451,867 × 1,451,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,020x = 2,107,917,785,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,107,917,785,689/944,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,232,916.45
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