Finding the Third Proportional to 946,440 and 2,064,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,440 and 2,064,160 is: 4,501,877.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,440 : 2,064,160 = 2,064,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,440/2,064,160 = 2,064,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,440x = 2,064,160 × 2,064,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,440x = 4,260,756,505,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,260,756,505,600/946,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,501,877.04
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