Finding the Third Proportional to 946,626 and 2,037,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,626 and 2,037,592 is: 4,385,872.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,626 : 2,037,592 = 2,037,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,626/2,037,592 = 2,037,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,626x = 2,037,592 × 2,037,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,626x = 4,151,781,158,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,151,781,158,464/946,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,385,872.73
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