Finding the Third Proportional to 946,484 and 2,052,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,484 and 2,052,663 is: 4,451,660.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,484 : 2,052,663 = 2,052,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,484/2,052,663 = 2,052,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,484x = 2,052,663 × 2,052,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,484x = 4,213,425,391,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,213,425,391,569/946,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,451,660.45
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