Finding the Third Proportional to 932,706 and 2,008,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,706 and 2,008,116 is: 4,323,473.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,706 : 2,008,116 = 2,008,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,706/2,008,116 = 2,008,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,706x = 2,008,116 × 2,008,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,706x = 4,032,529,869,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,032,529,869,456/932,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,323,473.71
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