Finding the Third Proportional to 934,977 and 2,017,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,977 and 2,017,572 is: 4,353,686.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,977 : 2,017,572 = 2,017,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,977/2,017,572 = 2,017,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,977x = 2,017,572 × 2,017,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,977x = 4,070,596,775,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,070,596,775,184/934,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,353,686.53
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