Finding the Third Proportional to 932,826 and 1,977,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,826 and 1,977,753 is: 4,193,179.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,826 : 1,977,753 = 1,977,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,826/1,977,753 = 1,977,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,826x = 1,977,753 × 1,977,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,826x = 3,911,506,929,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,911,506,929,009/932,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,193,179.57
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