Finding the Third Proportional to 932,980 and 2,034,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,980 and 2,034,783 is: 4,437,760.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,980 : 2,034,783 = 2,034,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,980/2,034,783 = 2,034,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,980x = 2,034,783 × 2,034,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,980x = 4,140,341,857,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,140,341,857,089/932,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,437,760.57
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