Finding the Third Proportional to 945,891 and 2,075,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,891 and 2,075,732 is: 4,555,137.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,891 : 2,075,732 = 2,075,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,891/2,075,732 = 2,075,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,891x = 2,075,732 × 2,075,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,891x = 4,308,663,335,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,308,663,335,824/945,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,555,137.26
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