Finding the Third Proportional to 845,416 and 1,993,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 845,416 and 1,993,675 is: 4,701,519.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
845,416 : 1,993,675 = 1,993,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
845,416/1,993,675 = 1,993,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
845,416x = 1,993,675 × 1,993,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
845,416x = 3,974,740,005,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,974,740,005,625/845,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,701,519.73
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