Finding the Third Proportional to 931,332 and 2,045,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 931,332 and 2,045,547 is: 4,492,772.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,332 : 2,045,547 = 2,045,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,332/2,045,547 = 2,045,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,332x = 2,045,547 × 2,045,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,332x = 4,184,262,529,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,184,262,529,209/931,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,492,772.21
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