Finding the Third Proportional to 928,792 and 1,896,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,792 and 1,896,948 is: 3,874,292.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,792 : 1,896,948 = 1,896,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,792/1,896,948 = 1,896,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,792x = 1,896,948 × 1,896,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,792x = 3,598,411,714,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,598,411,714,704/928,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,874,292.32
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