Finding the Third Proportional to 929,700 and 2,015,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 929,700 and 2,015,892 is: 4,371,109.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,700 : 2,015,892 = 2,015,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,700/2,015,892 = 2,015,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,700x = 2,015,892 × 2,015,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,700x = 4,063,820,555,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,063,820,555,664/929,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,371,109.56
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