Finding the Third Proportional to 943,854 and 2,045,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 943,854 and 2,045,166 is: 4,431,515.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943,854 : 2,045,166 = 2,045,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943,854/2,045,166 = 2,045,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943,854x = 2,045,166 × 2,045,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943,854x = 4,182,703,967,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,182,703,967,556/943,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,431,515.86
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