Finding the Third Proportional to 916,484 and 2,012,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,484 and 2,012,284 is: 4,418,284.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,484 : 2,012,284 = 2,012,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,484/2,012,284 = 2,012,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,484x = 2,012,284 × 2,012,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,484x = 4,049,286,896,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,049,286,896,656/916,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,418,284.33
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