Finding the Third Proportional to 932,312 and 2,041,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,312 and 2,041,798 is: 4,471,613.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,312 : 2,041,798 = 2,041,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,312/2,041,798 = 2,041,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,312x = 2,041,798 × 2,041,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,312x = 4,168,939,072,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,168,939,072,804/932,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,471,613.66
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