Finding the Third Proportional to 924,928 and 2,017,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,928 and 2,017,492 is: 4,400,638.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,928 : 2,017,492 = 2,017,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,928/2,017,492 = 2,017,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,928x = 2,017,492 × 2,017,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,928x = 4,070,273,970,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,070,273,970,064/924,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,400,638.72
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