Finding the Third Proportional to 908,176 and 1,973,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,176 and 1,973,536 is: 4,288,644.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,176 : 1,973,536 = 1,973,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,176/1,973,536 = 1,973,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,176x = 1,973,536 × 1,973,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,176x = 3,894,844,343,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,894,844,343,296/908,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,288,644.87
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