Finding the Third Proportional to 809,966 and 1,875,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 809,966 and 1,875,083 is: 4,340,844.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
809,966 : 1,875,083 = 1,875,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
809,966/1,875,083 = 1,875,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
809,966x = 1,875,083 × 1,875,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
809,966x = 3,515,936,256,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,515,936,256,889/809,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,340,844.25
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