Finding the Third Proportional to 922,669 and 1,996,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 922,669 and 1,996,970 is: 4,322,123.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922,669 : 1,996,970 = 1,996,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922,669/1,996,970 = 1,996,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922,669x = 1,996,970 × 1,996,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922,669x = 3,987,889,180,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,987,889,180,900/922,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,322,123.30
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