Finding the Third Proportional to 932,232 and 2,030,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,232 and 2,030,538 is: 4,422,809.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,232 : 2,030,538 = 2,030,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,232/2,030,538 = 2,030,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,232x = 2,030,538 × 2,030,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,232x = 4,123,084,569,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,123,084,569,444/932,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,422,809.53
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