Finding the Third Proportional to 924,418 and 1,986,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,418 and 1,986,806 is: 4,270,144.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,418 : 1,986,806 = 1,986,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,418/1,986,806 = 1,986,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,418x = 1,986,806 × 1,986,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,418x = 3,947,398,081,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,947,398,081,636/924,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,270,144.11
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