Finding the Third Proportional to 934,272 and 2,032,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,272 and 2,032,568 is: 4,421,980.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,272 : 2,032,568 = 2,032,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,272/2,032,568 = 2,032,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,272x = 2,032,568 × 2,032,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,272x = 4,131,332,674,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,131,332,674,624/934,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,421,980.62
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