Finding the Third Proportional to 806,866 and 1,901,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 806,866 and 1,901,970 is: 4,483,383.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806,866 : 1,901,970 = 1,901,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806,866/1,901,970 = 1,901,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806,866x = 1,901,970 × 1,901,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806,866x = 3,617,489,880,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,617,489,880,900/806,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,483,383.71
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