Finding the Third Proportional to 920,532 and 2,008,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,532 and 2,008,410 is: 4,381,934.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,532 : 2,008,410 = 2,008,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,532/2,008,410 = 2,008,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,532x = 2,008,410 × 2,008,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,532x = 4,033,710,728,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,033,710,728,100/920,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,381,934.28
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