Finding the Third Proportional to 800,388 and 1,889,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,388 and 1,889,364 is: 4,459,957.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,388 : 1,889,364 = 1,889,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,388/1,889,364 = 1,889,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,388x = 1,889,364 × 1,889,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,388x = 3,569,696,324,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,569,696,324,496/800,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,957.33
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