Finding the Third Proportional to 934,605 and 2,042,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,605 and 2,042,192 is: 4,462,364.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,605 : 2,042,192 = 2,042,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,605/2,042,192 = 2,042,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,605x = 2,042,192 × 2,042,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,605x = 4,170,548,164,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,170,548,164,864/934,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,462,364.49
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