Finding the Third Proportional to 931,728 and 2,021,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 931,728 and 2,021,664 is: 4,386,607.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,728 : 2,021,664 = 2,021,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,728/2,021,664 = 2,021,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,728x = 2,021,664 × 2,021,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,728x = 4,087,125,328,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,087,125,328,896/931,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,386,607.82
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