Finding the Third Proportional to 931,720 and 2,021,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 931,720 and 2,021,648 is: 4,386,576.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,720 : 2,021,648 = 2,021,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,720/2,021,648 = 2,021,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,720x = 2,021,648 × 2,021,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,720x = 4,087,060,635,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,087,060,635,904/931,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,386,576.05
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