Finding the Third Proportional to 911,676 and 1,977,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,676 and 1,977,874 is: 4,290,982.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,676 : 1,977,874 = 1,977,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,676/1,977,874 = 1,977,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,676x = 1,977,874 × 1,977,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,676x = 3,911,985,559,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,911,985,559,876/911,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,290,982.28
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