Finding the Third Proportional to 920,814 and 2,008,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,814 and 2,008,886 is: 4,382,668.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,814 : 2,008,886 = 2,008,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,814/2,008,886 = 2,008,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,814x = 2,008,886 × 2,008,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,814x = 4,035,622,960,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,035,622,960,996/920,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,382,668.99
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