Finding the Third Proportional to 916,601 and 2,015,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,601 and 2,015,939 is: 4,433,783.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,601 : 2,015,939 = 2,015,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,601/2,015,939 = 2,015,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,601x = 2,015,939 × 2,015,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,601x = 4,064,010,051,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,064,010,051,721/916,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,433,783.13
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