Finding the Third Proportional to 945,936 and 2,101,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,936 and 2,101,824 is: 4,670,151.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,936 : 2,101,824 = 2,101,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,936/2,101,824 = 2,101,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,936x = 2,101,824 × 2,101,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,936x = 4,417,664,126,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,417,664,126,976/945,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,670,151.18
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