Finding the Third Proportional to 911,428 and 1,994,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,428 and 1,994,393 is: 4,364,144.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,428 : 1,994,393 = 1,994,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,428/1,994,393 = 1,994,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,428x = 1,994,393 × 1,994,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,428x = 3,977,603,438,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,977,603,438,449/911,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,364,144.44
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