Finding the Third Proportional to 942,238 and 2,063,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 942,238 and 2,063,911 is: 4,520,862.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
942,238 : 2,063,911 = 2,063,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
942,238/2,063,911 = 2,063,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
942,238x = 2,063,911 × 2,063,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
942,238x = 4,259,728,615,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,259,728,615,921/942,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,520,862.69
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