Finding the Third Proportional to 946,512 and 2,067,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,512 and 2,067,696 is: 4,516,970.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,512 : 2,067,696 = 2,067,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,512/2,067,696 = 2,067,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,512x = 2,067,696 × 2,067,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,512x = 4,275,366,748,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,275,366,748,416/946,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,516,970.46
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