Finding the Third Proportional to 926,780 and 2,165,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 926,780 and 2,165,218 is: 5,058,556.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926,780 : 2,165,218 = 2,165,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926,780/2,165,218 = 2,165,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926,780x = 2,165,218 × 2,165,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926,780x = 4,688,168,987,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,688,168,987,524/926,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,058,556.49
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