Finding the Third Proportional to 935,892 and 2,013,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 935,892 and 2,013,642 is: 4,332,502.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935,892 : 2,013,642 = 2,013,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935,892/2,013,642 = 2,013,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935,892x = 2,013,642 × 2,013,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935,892x = 4,054,754,104,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,054,754,104,164/935,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,332,502.15
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