Finding the Third Proportional to 911,524 and 1,987,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,524 and 1,987,062 is: 4,331,663.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,524 : 1,987,062 = 1,987,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,524/1,987,062 = 1,987,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,524x = 1,987,062 × 1,987,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,524x = 3,948,415,391,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,948,415,391,844/911,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,331,663.67
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