Finding the Third Proportional to 933,224 and 2,002,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,224 and 2,002,382 is: 4,296,432.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,224 : 2,002,382 = 2,002,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,224/2,002,382 = 2,002,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,224x = 2,002,382 × 2,002,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,224x = 4,009,533,673,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,009,533,673,924/933,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,296,432.23
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