Finding the Third Proportional to 946,524 and 2,052,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,524 and 2,052,748 is: 4,451,841.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,524 : 2,052,748 = 2,052,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,524/2,052,748 = 2,052,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,524x = 2,052,748 × 2,052,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,524x = 4,213,774,351,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,213,774,351,504/946,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,451,841.00
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