Finding the Third Proportional to 946,486 and 2,052,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,486 and 2,052,667 is: 4,451,668.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,486 : 2,052,667 = 2,052,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,486/2,052,667 = 2,052,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,486x = 2,052,667 × 2,052,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,486x = 4,213,441,812,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,213,441,812,889/946,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,451,668.40
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