Finding the Third Proportional to 908,604 and 1,976,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,604 and 1,976,292 is: 4,298,605.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,604 : 1,976,292 = 1,976,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,604/1,976,292 = 1,976,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,604x = 1,976,292 × 1,976,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,604x = 3,905,730,069,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,905,730,069,264/908,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,298,605.41
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