Finding the Third Proportional to 948,758 and 2,033,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 948,758 and 2,033,110 is: 4,356,786.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948,758 : 2,033,110 = 2,033,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948,758/2,033,110 = 2,033,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948,758x = 2,033,110 × 2,033,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948,758x = 4,133,536,272,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,133,536,272,100/948,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,356,786.74
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