Finding the Third Proportional to 916,370 and 2,013,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,370 and 2,013,400 is: 4,423,736.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,370 : 2,013,400 = 2,013,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,370/2,013,400 = 2,013,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,370x = 2,013,400 × 2,013,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,370x = 4,053,779,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,053,779,560,000/916,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,423,736.66
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