Finding the Third Proportional to 929,481 and 2,035,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 929,481 and 2,035,866 is: 4,459,209.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,481 : 2,035,866 = 2,035,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,481/2,035,866 = 2,035,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,481x = 2,035,866 × 2,035,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,481x = 4,144,750,369,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,144,750,369,956/929,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,209.35
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