Finding the Third Proportional to 932,321 and 2,041,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,321 and 2,041,816 is: 4,471,649.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,321 : 2,041,816 = 2,041,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,321/2,041,816 = 2,041,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,321x = 2,041,816 × 2,041,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,321x = 4,169,012,577,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,169,012,577,856/932,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,471,649.33
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