Finding the Third Proportional to 934,594 and 2,042,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,594 and 2,042,163 is: 4,462,290.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,594 : 2,042,163 = 2,042,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,594/2,042,163 = 2,042,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,594x = 2,042,163 × 2,042,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,594x = 4,170,429,718,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,170,429,718,569/934,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,462,290.28
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