Finding the Third Proportional to 941,728 and 2,043,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 941,728 and 2,043,996 is: 4,436,439.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
941,728 : 2,043,996 = 2,043,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
941,728/2,043,996 = 2,043,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
941,728x = 2,043,996 × 2,043,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
941,728x = 4,177,919,648,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,177,919,648,016/941,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,436,439.87
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