Finding the Third Proportional to 938,526 and 2,063,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,526 and 2,063,676 is: 4,537,709.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,526 : 2,063,676 = 2,063,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,526/2,063,676 = 2,063,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,526x = 2,063,676 × 2,063,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,526x = 4,258,758,632,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,258,758,632,976/938,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,537,709.81
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