Finding the Third Proportional to 931,886 and 2,038,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 931,886 and 2,038,246 is: 4,458,106.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,886 : 2,038,246 = 2,038,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,886/2,038,246 = 2,038,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,886x = 2,038,246 × 2,038,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,886x = 4,154,446,756,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,154,446,756,516/931,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,458,106.20
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