Finding the Third Proportional to 932,977 and 2,034,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,977 and 2,034,777 is: 4,437,748.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,977 : 2,034,777 = 2,034,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,977/2,034,777 = 2,034,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,977x = 2,034,777 × 2,034,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,977x = 4,140,317,439,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,140,317,439,729/932,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,437,748.67
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