Finding the Third Proportional to 924,962 and 2,017,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,962 and 2,017,556 is: 4,400,756.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,962 : 2,017,556 = 2,017,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,962/2,017,556 = 2,017,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,962x = 2,017,556 × 2,017,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,962x = 4,070,532,213,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,070,532,213,136/924,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,400,756.15
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