Finding the Third Proportional to 924,924 and 2,017,485.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,924 and 2,017,485.75 is: 4,400,630.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,924 : 2,017,485.75 = 2,017,485.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,924/2,017,485.75 = 2,017,485.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,924x = 2,017,485.75 × 2,017,485.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,924x = 4,070,248,751,453.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,070,248,751,453.06/924,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,400,630.49
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