Finding the Third Proportional to 860,677 and 1,891,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 860,677 and 1,891,212 is: 4,155,662.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860,677 : 1,891,212 = 1,891,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860,677/1,891,212 = 1,891,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860,677x = 1,891,212 × 1,891,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860,677x = 3,576,682,828,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,576,682,828,944/860,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,155,662.15
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