Finding the Third Proportional to 924,960 and 2,007,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,960 and 2,007,156 is: 4,355,512.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,960 : 2,007,156 = 2,007,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,960/2,007,156 = 2,007,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,960x = 2,007,156 × 2,007,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,960x = 4,028,675,208,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,028,675,208,336/924,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,355,512.90
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