Finding the Third Proportional to 946,514 and 2,052,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,514 and 2,052,727 is: 4,451,796.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,514 : 2,052,727 = 2,052,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,514/2,052,727 = 2,052,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,514x = 2,052,727 × 2,052,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,514x = 4,213,688,136,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,213,688,136,529/946,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,451,796.95
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