Finding the Third Proportional to 948,082 and 2,073,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 948,082 and 2,073,529 is: 4,534,969.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948,082 : 2,073,529 = 2,073,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948,082/2,073,529 = 2,073,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948,082x = 2,073,529 × 2,073,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948,082x = 4,299,522,513,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,522,513,841/948,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,534,969.04
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