Finding the Third Proportional to 920,718 and 1,998,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,718 and 1,998,894 is: 4,339,631.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,718 : 1,998,894 = 1,998,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,718/1,998,894 = 1,998,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,718x = 1,998,894 × 1,998,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,718x = 3,995,577,223,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,995,577,223,236/920,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,339,631.92
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