Finding the Third Proportional to 945,134 and 2,073,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,134 and 2,073,975 is: 4,551,071.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,134 : 2,073,975 = 2,073,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,134/2,073,975 = 2,073,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,134x = 2,073,975 × 2,073,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,134x = 4,301,372,300,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,301,372,300,625/945,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,551,071.38
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