Finding the Third Proportional to 932,996 and 1,932,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,996 and 1,932,376 is: 4,002,243.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,996 : 1,932,376 = 1,932,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,996/1,932,376 = 1,932,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,996x = 1,932,376 × 1,932,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,996x = 3,734,077,005,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,734,077,005,376/932,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,002,243.32
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