Finding the Third Proportional to 860,676 and 1,891,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 860,676 and 1,891,209 is: 4,155,653.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860,676 : 1,891,209 = 1,891,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860,676/1,891,209 = 1,891,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860,676x = 1,891,209 × 1,891,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860,676x = 3,576,671,481,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,576,671,481,681/860,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,155,653.79
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