Finding the Third Proportional to 924,553 and 1,989,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,553 and 1,989,074 is: 4,279,273.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,553 : 1,989,074 = 1,989,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,553/1,989,074 = 1,989,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,553x = 1,989,074 × 1,989,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,553x = 3,956,415,377,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,956,415,377,476/924,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,279,273.74
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