Finding the Third Proportional to 923,886 and 1,975,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 923,886 and 1,975,449 is: 4,223,896.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,886 : 1,975,449 = 1,975,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,886/1,975,449 = 1,975,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,886x = 1,975,449 × 1,975,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,886x = 3,902,398,751,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,902,398,751,601/923,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,223,896.40
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