Finding the Third Proportional to 920,001 and 2,148,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,001 and 2,148,957 is: 5,019,577.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,001 : 2,148,957 = 2,148,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,001/2,148,957 = 2,148,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,001x = 2,148,957 × 2,148,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,001x = 4,618,016,187,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,618,016,187,849/920,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,019,577.36
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