Finding the Third Proportional to 856,776 and 1,881,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 856,776 and 1,881,675 is: 4,132,586.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,776 : 1,881,675 = 1,881,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,776/1,881,675 = 1,881,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,776x = 1,881,675 × 1,881,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,776x = 3,540,700,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,540,700,805,625/856,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,132,586.35
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