Finding the Third Proportional to 938,252 and 2,044,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,252 and 2,044,903 is: 4,456,828.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,252 : 2,044,903 = 2,044,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,252/2,044,903 = 2,044,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,252x = 2,044,903 × 2,044,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,252x = 4,181,628,279,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,181,628,279,409/938,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,456,828.53
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