Finding the Third Proportional to 911,984 and 1,979,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,984 and 1,979,730 is: 4,297,587.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,984 : 1,979,730 = 1,979,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,984/1,979,730 = 1,979,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,984x = 1,979,730 × 1,979,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,984x = 3,919,330,872,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,919,330,872,900/911,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,297,587.32
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