Finding the Third Proportional to 800,370 and 1,889,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,370 and 1,889,316 is: 4,459,831.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,370 : 1,889,316 = 1,889,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,370/1,889,316 = 1,889,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,370x = 1,889,316 × 1,889,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,370x = 3,569,514,947,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,569,514,947,856/800,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,831.01
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