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Finding the Third Proportional to 943,546 and 2,037,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 943,546 and 2,037,320 is: 4,399,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,546 : 2,037,320 = 2,037,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,546/2,037,320 = 2,037,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,546x = 2,037,320 × 2,037,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,546x = 4,150,672,782,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,672,782,400/943,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399,014.76

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