Finding the Third Proportional to 911,772 and 1,984,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,772 and 1,984,089 is: 4,317,536.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,772 : 1,984,089 = 1,984,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,772/1,984,089 = 1,984,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,772x = 1,984,089 × 1,984,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,772x = 3,936,609,159,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,936,609,159,921/911,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,317,536.80
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