Finding the Third Proportional to 944,102 and 1,423,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,102 and 1,423,991 is: 2,147,808.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,102 : 1,423,991 = 1,423,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,102/1,423,991 = 1,423,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,102x = 1,423,991 × 1,423,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,102x = 2,027,750,368,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,027,750,368,081/944,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,147,808.57
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