Finding the Third Proportional to 932,672 and 2,012,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,672 and 2,012,464 is: 4,342,374.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,672 : 2,012,464 = 2,012,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,672/2,012,464 = 2,012,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,672x = 2,012,464 × 2,012,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,672x = 4,050,011,351,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,050,011,351,296/932,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,342,374.76
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