Finding the Third Proportional to 912,800 and 2,035,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 912,800 and 2,035,480 is: 4,538,977.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,800 : 2,035,480 = 2,035,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,800/2,035,480 = 2,035,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,800x = 2,035,480 × 2,035,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,800x = 4,143,178,830,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,143,178,830,400/912,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,538,977.68
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