Finding the Third Proportional to 923,728 and 1,984,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,728 and 1,984,975 is: 4,265,460.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,728 : 1,984,975 = 1,984,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,728/1,984,975 = 1,984,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,728x = 1,984,975 × 1,984,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,728x = 3,940,125,750,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,940,125,750,625/923,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,265,460.99
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