Finding the Third Proportional to 924,858 and 2,006,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,858 and 2,006,937 is: 4,355,042.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,858 : 2,006,937 = 2,006,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,858/2,006,937 = 2,006,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,858x = 2,006,937 × 2,006,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,858x = 4,027,796,121,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,027,796,121,969/924,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,355,042.74
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