Finding the Third Proportional to 945,939 and 2,101,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,939 and 2,101,830 is: 4,670,163.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,939 : 2,101,830 = 2,101,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,939/2,101,830 = 2,101,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,939x = 2,101,830 × 2,101,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,939x = 4,417,689,348,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,417,689,348,900/945,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,670,163.03
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