Finding the Third Proportional to 945,941 and 2,075,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,941 and 2,075,842 is: 4,555,379.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,941 : 2,075,842 = 2,075,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,941/2,075,842 = 2,075,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,941x = 2,075,842 × 2,075,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,941x = 4,309,120,008,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,309,120,008,964/945,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,555,379.26
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