Finding the Third Proportional to 933,289 and 1,998,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,289 and 1,998,769 is: 4,280,643.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,289 : 1,998,769 = 1,998,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,289/1,998,769 = 1,998,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,289x = 1,998,769 × 1,998,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,289x = 3,995,077,515,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,995,077,515,361/933,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,280,643.53
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