Finding the Third Proportional to 908,944 and 1,977,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,944 and 1,977,496 is: 4,302,234.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,944 : 1,977,496 = 1,977,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,944/1,977,496 = 1,977,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,944x = 1,977,496 × 1,977,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,944x = 3,910,490,430,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,910,490,430,016/908,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,302,234.71
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