Finding the Third Proportional to 938,250 and 2,044,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,250 and 2,044,899 is: 4,456,820.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,250 : 2,044,899 = 2,044,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,250/2,044,899 = 2,044,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,250x = 2,044,899 × 2,044,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,250x = 4,181,611,920,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,181,611,920,201/938,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,456,820.59
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