Finding the Third Proportional to 860,580 and 1,891,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 860,580 and 1,891,004 is: 4,155,216.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860,580 : 1,891,004 = 1,891,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860,580/1,891,004 = 1,891,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860,580x = 1,891,004 × 1,891,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860,580x = 3,575,896,128,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,575,896,128,016/860,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,155,216.40
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