Finding the Third Proportional to 857,916 and 1,865,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 857,916 and 1,865,232 is: 4,055,280.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
857,916 : 1,865,232 = 1,865,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
857,916/1,865,232 = 1,865,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
857,916x = 1,865,232 × 1,865,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
857,916x = 3,479,090,413,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,479,090,413,824/857,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,055,280.95
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