Finding the Third Proportional to 946,008 and 2,031,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,008 and 2,031,984 is: 4,364,613.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,008 : 2,031,984 = 2,031,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,008/2,031,984 = 2,031,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,008x = 2,031,984 × 2,031,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,008x = 4,128,958,976,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,128,958,976,256/946,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,364,613.17
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