Finding the Third Proportional to 934,983 and 2,017,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 934,983 and 2,017,584 is: 4,353,710.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,983 : 2,017,584 = 2,017,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,983/2,017,584 = 2,017,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,983x = 2,017,584 × 2,017,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,983x = 4,070,645,197,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,070,645,197,056/934,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,353,710.39
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