Finding the Third Proportional to 928,260 and 1,977,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,260 and 1,977,912 is: 4,214,482.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,260 : 1,977,912 = 1,977,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,260/1,977,912 = 1,977,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,260x = 1,977,912 × 1,977,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,260x = 3,912,135,879,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,912,135,879,744/928,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,214,482.88
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