Finding the Third Proportional to 921,677 and 2,004,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,677 and 2,004,918 is: 4,361,285.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,677 : 2,004,918 = 2,004,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,677/2,004,918 = 2,004,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,677x = 2,004,918 × 2,004,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,677x = 4,019,696,186,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,019,696,186,724/921,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,361,285.12
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