Finding the Third Proportional to 938,525 and 2,063,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,525 and 2,063,674 is: 4,537,705.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,525 : 2,063,674 = 2,063,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,525/2,063,674 = 2,063,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,525x = 2,063,674 × 2,063,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,525x = 4,258,750,378,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,258,750,378,276/938,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,537,705.85
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