Finding the Third Proportional to 916,660 and 1,973,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,660 and 1,973,750 is: 4,249,873.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,660 : 1,973,750 = 1,973,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,660/1,973,750 = 1,973,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,660x = 1,973,750 × 1,973,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,660x = 3,895,689,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,895,689,062,500/916,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,249,873.52
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