Finding the Third Proportional to 964,940 and 1,419,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 964,940 and 1,419,343 is: 2,087,730.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964,940 : 1,419,343 = 1,419,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964,940/1,419,343 = 1,419,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964,940x = 1,419,343 × 1,419,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964,940x = 2,014,534,551,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,014,534,551,649/964,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,730.38
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