Finding the Third Proportional to 891,214 and 1,924,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,214 and 1,924,496 is: 4,155,774.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,214 : 1,924,496 = 1,924,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,214/1,924,496 = 1,924,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,214x = 1,924,496 × 1,924,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,214x = 3,703,684,854,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,703,684,854,016/891,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,155,774.99
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