Finding the Third Proportional to 832,662 and 1,964,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,662 and 1,964,961 is: 4,637,021.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,662 : 1,964,961 = 1,964,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,662/1,964,961 = 1,964,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,662x = 1,964,961 × 1,964,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,662x = 3,861,071,731,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,861,071,731,521/832,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,637,021.66
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