Finding the Third Proportional to 912,552 and 2,112,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,552 and 2,112,492 is: 4,890,266.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,552 : 2,112,492 = 2,112,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,552/2,112,492 = 2,112,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,552x = 2,112,492 × 2,112,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,552x = 4,462,622,450,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,462,622,450,064/912,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,890,266.47
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