Finding the Third Proportional to 946,616 and 2,037,573.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,616 and 2,037,573.50 is: 4,385,839.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,616 : 2,037,573.50 = 2,037,573.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,616/2,037,573.50 = 2,037,573.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,616x = 2,037,573.50 × 2,037,573.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,616x = 4,151,705,767,902.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,151,705,767,902.25/946,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,385,839.42
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