Finding the Third Proportional to 922,800 and 2,002,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 922,800 and 2,002,272 is: 4,344,487.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922,800 : 2,002,272 = 2,002,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922,800/2,002,272 = 2,002,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922,800x = 2,002,272 × 2,002,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922,800x = 4,009,093,161,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,009,093,161,984/922,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,344,487.61
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