Finding the Third Proportional to 945,889 and 2,075,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,889 and 2,075,728 is: 4,555,129.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,889 : 2,075,728 = 2,075,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,889/2,075,728 = 2,075,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,889x = 2,075,728 × 2,075,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,889x = 4,308,646,729,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,308,646,729,984/945,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,555,129.33
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