Finding the Third Proportional to 916,381 and 2,013,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,381 and 2,013,052 is: 4,422,154.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,381 : 2,013,052 = 2,013,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,381/2,013,052 = 2,013,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,381x = 2,013,052 × 2,013,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,381x = 4,052,378,354,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,052,378,354,704/916,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,422,154.49
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