Finding the Third Proportional to 933,552 and 1,999,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,552 and 1,999,944 is: 4,284,470.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,552 : 1,999,944 = 1,999,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,552/1,999,944 = 1,999,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,552x = 1,999,944 × 1,999,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,552x = 3,999,776,003,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,999,776,003,136/933,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,284,470.50
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