Finding the Third Proportional to 923,460 and 1,984,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,460 and 1,984,902 is: 4,266,385.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,460 : 1,984,902 = 1,984,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,460/1,984,902 = 1,984,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,460x = 1,984,902 × 1,984,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,460x = 3,939,835,949,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,939,835,949,604/923,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,266,385.06
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