Finding the Third Proportional to 934,878 and 2,046,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,878 and 2,046,660 is: 4,480,602.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,878 : 2,046,660 = 2,046,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,878/2,046,660 = 2,046,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,878x = 2,046,660 × 2,046,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,878x = 4,188,817,155,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,188,817,155,600/934,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,480,602.98
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