Finding the Third Proportional to 940,832 and 2,068,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 940,832 and 2,068,946 is: 4,549,736.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,832 : 2,068,946 = 2,068,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,832/2,068,946 = 2,068,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,832x = 2,068,946 × 2,068,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,832x = 4,280,537,550,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,280,537,550,916/940,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,549,736.35
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