Finding the Third Proportional to 922,667 and 1,996,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 922,667 and 1,996,966 is: 4,322,115.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922,667 : 1,996,966 = 1,996,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922,667/1,996,966 = 1,996,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922,667x = 1,996,966 × 1,996,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922,667x = 3,987,873,205,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,987,873,205,156/922,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,322,115.35
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