Finding the Third Proportional to 928,512 and 2,009,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,512 and 2,009,088 is: 4,347,207.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,512 : 2,009,088 = 2,009,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,512/2,009,088 = 2,009,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,512x = 2,009,088 × 2,009,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,512x = 4,036,434,591,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,036,434,591,744/928,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,347,207.78
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