Finding the Third Proportional to 932,166 and 1,986,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,166 and 1,986,348 is: 4,232,699.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,166 : 1,986,348 = 1,986,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,166/1,986,348 = 1,986,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,166x = 1,986,348 × 1,986,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,166x = 3,945,578,377,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,945,578,377,104/932,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,232,699.30
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