Finding the Third Proportional to 931,722 and 2,021,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 931,722 and 2,021,652 is: 4,386,583.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,722 : 2,021,652 = 2,021,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,722/2,021,652 = 2,021,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,722x = 2,021,652 × 2,021,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,722x = 4,087,076,809,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,087,076,809,104/931,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,386,583.99
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