Finding the Third Proportional to 943,676 and 2,053,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 943,676 and 2,053,240 is: 4,467,417.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943,676 : 2,053,240 = 2,053,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943,676/2,053,240 = 2,053,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943,676x = 2,053,240 × 2,053,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943,676x = 4,215,794,497,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,215,794,497,600/943,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,467,417.31
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