Finding the Third Proportional to 946,496 and 2,052,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,496 and 2,052,688 is: 4,451,712.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,496 : 2,052,688 = 2,052,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,496/2,052,688 = 2,052,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,496x = 2,052,688 × 2,052,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,496x = 4,213,528,025,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,213,528,025,344/946,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,451,712.45
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