Finding the Third Proportional to 858,034 and 1,880,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 858,034 and 1,880,913 is: 4,123,185.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
858,034 : 1,880,913 = 1,880,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
858,034/1,880,913 = 1,880,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
858,034x = 1,880,913 × 1,880,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
858,034x = 3,537,833,713,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,537,833,713,569/858,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,123,185.93
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