Finding the Third Proportional to 916,920 and 1,991,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,920 and 1,991,484 is: 4,325,359.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,920 : 1,991,484 = 1,991,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,920/1,991,484 = 1,991,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,920x = 1,991,484 × 1,991,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,920x = 3,966,008,522,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,966,008,522,256/916,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,325,359.38
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