Finding the Third Proportional to 938,254 and 2,044,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,254 and 2,044,907 is: 4,456,836.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,254 : 2,044,907 = 2,044,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,254/2,044,907 = 2,044,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,254x = 2,044,907 × 2,044,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,254x = 4,181,644,638,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,181,644,638,649/938,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,456,836.46
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