Finding the Third Proportional to 921,885 and 2,011,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,885 and 2,011,886 is: 4,390,661.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,885 : 2,011,886 = 2,011,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,885/2,011,886 = 2,011,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,885x = 2,011,886 × 2,011,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,885x = 4,047,685,276,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,047,685,276,996/921,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,390,661.83
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