Finding the Third Proportional to 945,844 and 2,075,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,844 and 2,075,636 is: 4,554,942.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,844 : 2,075,636 = 2,075,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,844/2,075,636 = 2,075,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,844x = 2,075,636 × 2,075,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,844x = 4,308,264,804,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,308,264,804,496/945,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,554,942.26
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