Finding the Third Proportional to 924,934 and 2,017,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,934 and 2,017,505 is: 4,400,666.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,934 : 2,017,505 = 2,017,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,934/2,017,505 = 2,017,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,934x = 2,017,505 × 2,017,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,934x = 4,070,326,425,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,070,326,425,025/924,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,400,666.89
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