Finding the Third Proportional to 942,930 and 2,035,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 942,930 and 2,035,224 is: 4,392,835.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
942,930 : 2,035,224 = 2,035,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
942,930/2,035,224 = 2,035,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
942,930x = 2,035,224 × 2,035,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
942,930x = 4,142,136,730,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,142,136,730,176/942,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,392,835.87
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