Finding the Third Proportional to 924,420 and 1,986,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,420 and 1,986,864 is: 4,270,384.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,420 : 1,986,864 = 1,986,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,420/1,986,864 = 1,986,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,420x = 1,986,864 × 1,986,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,420x = 3,947,628,554,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,947,628,554,496/924,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,270,384.19
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