Finding the Third Proportional to 945,700 and 2,052,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,700 and 2,052,152 is: 4,453,132.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,700 : 2,052,152 = 2,052,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,700/2,052,152 = 2,052,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,700x = 2,052,152 × 2,052,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,700x = 4,211,327,831,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,211,327,831,104/945,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,453,132.95
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