Finding the Third Proportional to 920,332 and 1,977,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,332 and 1,977,283 is: 4,248,084.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,332 : 1,977,283 = 1,977,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,332/1,977,283 = 1,977,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,332x = 1,977,283 × 1,977,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,332x = 3,909,648,062,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,909,648,062,089/920,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,248,084.45
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