Finding the Third Proportional to 920,812 and 2,008,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,812 and 2,008,882 is: 4,382,661.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,812 : 2,008,882 = 2,008,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,812/2,008,882 = 2,008,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,812x = 2,008,882 × 2,008,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,812x = 4,035,606,889,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,035,606,889,924/920,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,382,661.05
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