Finding the Third Proportional to 938,532 and 2,063,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,532 and 2,063,682 is: 4,537,707.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,532 : 2,063,682 = 2,063,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,532/2,063,682 = 2,063,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,532x = 2,063,682 × 2,063,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,532x = 4,258,783,397,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,258,783,397,124/938,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,537,707.18
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