Finding the Third Proportional to 924,232 and 1,985,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,232 and 1,985,984 is: 4,267,470.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,232 : 1,985,984 = 1,985,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,232/1,985,984 = 1,985,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,232x = 1,985,984 × 1,985,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,232x = 3,944,132,448,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,944,132,448,256/924,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,267,470.12
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