Finding the Third Proportional to 911,758 and 1,984,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,758 and 1,984,059 is: 4,317,472.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,758 : 1,984,059 = 1,984,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,758/1,984,059 = 1,984,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,758x = 1,984,059 × 1,984,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,758x = 3,936,490,115,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,936,490,115,481/911,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,317,472.53
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