Finding the Third Proportional to 933,572 and 1,999,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,572 and 1,999,984 is: 4,284,550.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,572 : 1,999,984 = 1,999,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,572/1,999,984 = 1,999,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,572x = 1,999,984 × 1,999,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,572x = 3,999,936,000,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,999,936,000,256/933,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,284,550.09
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