Finding the Third Proportional to 943,854 and 2,037,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 943,854 and 2,037,972 is: 4,400,394.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943,854 : 2,037,972 = 2,037,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943,854/2,037,972 = 2,037,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943,854x = 2,037,972 × 2,037,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943,854x = 4,153,329,872,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,153,329,872,784/943,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,400,394.42
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