Finding the Third Proportional to 933,530 and 2,035,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,530 and 2,035,996 is: 4,440,435.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,530 : 2,035,996 = 2,035,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,530/2,035,996 = 2,035,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,530x = 2,035,996 × 2,035,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,530x = 4,145,279,712,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,145,279,712,016/933,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,440,435.46
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