Finding the Third Proportional to 946,337 and 2,052,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,337 and 2,052,394 is: 4,451,185.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,337 : 2,052,394 = 2,052,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,337/2,052,394 = 2,052,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,337x = 2,052,394 × 2,052,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,337x = 4,212,321,131,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,212,321,131,236/946,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,451,185.08
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