Finding the Third Proportional to 945,288 and 2,074,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,288 and 2,074,257 is: 4,551,567.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,288 : 2,074,257 = 2,074,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,288/2,074,257 = 2,074,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,288x = 2,074,257 × 2,074,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,288x = 4,302,542,102,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,302,542,102,049/945,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,551,567.46
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