Finding the Third Proportional to 942,240 and 2,063,914.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 942,240 and 2,063,914.50 is: 4,520,868.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
942,240 : 2,063,914.50 = 2,063,914.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
942,240/2,063,914.50 = 2,063,914.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
942,240x = 2,063,914.50 × 2,063,914.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
942,240x = 4,259,743,063,310.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,259,743,063,310.25/942,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,520,868.42
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