Finding the Third Proportional to 919,186 and 1,985,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 919,186 and 1,985,948 is: 4,290,741.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
919,186 : 1,985,948 = 1,985,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
919,186/1,985,948 = 1,985,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
919,186x = 1,985,948 × 1,985,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
919,186x = 3,943,989,458,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,943,989,458,704/919,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,290,741.44
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