Finding the Third Proportional to 941,785 and 2,062,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 941,785 and 2,062,721 is: 4,517,822.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
941,785 : 2,062,721 = 2,062,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
941,785/2,062,721 = 2,062,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
941,785x = 2,062,721 × 2,062,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
941,785x = 4,254,817,923,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,254,817,923,841/941,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,517,822.99
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