Finding the Third Proportional to 921,568 and 2,020,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,568 and 2,020,285 is: 4,428,920.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,568 : 2,020,285 = 2,020,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,568/2,020,285 = 2,020,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,568x = 2,020,285 × 2,020,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,568x = 4,081,551,481,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,081,551,481,225/921,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,428,920.58
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