Finding the Third Proportional to 934,218 and 2,042,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,218 and 2,042,928 is: 4,467,431.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,218 : 2,042,928 = 2,042,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,218/2,042,928 = 2,042,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,218x = 2,042,928 × 2,042,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,218x = 4,173,554,813,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,173,554,813,184/934,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,467,431.38
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