Finding the Third Proportional to 933,732 and 1,463,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,732 and 1,463,211 is: 2,292,934.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,732 : 1,463,211 = 1,463,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,732/1,463,211 = 1,463,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,732x = 1,463,211 × 1,463,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,732x = 2,140,986,430,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,140,986,430,521/933,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,292,934.62
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