Finding the Third Proportional to 946,614 and 2,037,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,614 and 2,037,570 is: 4,385,833.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,614 : 2,037,570 = 2,037,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,614/2,037,570 = 2,037,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,614x = 2,037,570 × 2,037,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,614x = 4,151,691,504,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,151,691,504,900/946,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,385,833.62
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