Finding the Third Proportional to 946,660.50 and 2,082,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,660.50 and 2,082,645 is: 4,581,801.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,660.50 : 2,082,645 = 2,082,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,660.50/2,082,645 = 2,082,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,660.50x = 2,082,645 × 2,082,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,660.50x = 4,337,410,196,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,337,410,196,025/946,660.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,581,801.18
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