Finding the Third Proportional to 932,670 and 2,012,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,670 and 2,012,460 is: 4,342,366.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,670 : 2,012,460 = 2,012,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,670/2,012,460 = 2,012,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,670x = 2,012,460 × 2,012,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,670x = 4,049,995,251,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,049,995,251,600/932,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,342,366.81
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