Finding the Third Proportional to 945,938 and 2,101,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,938 and 2,101,828 is: 4,670,159.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,938 : 2,101,828 = 2,101,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,938/2,101,828 = 2,101,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,938x = 2,101,828 × 2,101,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,938x = 4,417,680,941,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,417,680,941,584/945,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,670,159.08
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