Finding the Third Proportional to 942,716 and 2,034,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 942,716 and 2,034,832 is: 4,392,140.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
942,716 : 2,034,832 = 2,034,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
942,716/2,034,832 = 2,034,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
942,716x = 2,034,832 × 2,034,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
942,716x = 4,140,541,268,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,140,541,268,224/942,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,392,140.65
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