Finding the Third Proportional to 916,653 and 1,973,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,653 and 1,973,729 is: 4,249,815.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,653 : 1,973,729 = 1,973,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,653/1,973,729 = 1,973,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,653x = 1,973,729 × 1,973,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,653x = 3,895,606,165,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,895,606,165,441/916,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,249,815.54
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