Finding the Third Proportional to 933,248 and 1,998,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,248 and 1,998,679 is: 4,280,446.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,248 : 1,998,679 = 1,998,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,248/1,998,679 = 1,998,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,248x = 1,998,679 × 1,998,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,248x = 3,994,717,745,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,994,717,745,041/933,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,280,446.08
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