Finding the Third Proportional to 921,724.50 and 2,012,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,724.50 and 2,012,292 is: 4,393,198.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,724.50 : 2,012,292 = 2,012,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,724.50/2,012,292 = 2,012,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,724.50x = 2,012,292 × 2,012,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,724.50x = 4,049,319,093,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,049,319,093,264/921,724.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,393,198.94
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