Finding the Third Proportional to 860,868 and 1,879,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 860,868 and 1,879,103 is: 4,101,706.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860,868 : 1,879,103 = 1,879,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860,868/1,879,103 = 1,879,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860,868x = 1,879,103 × 1,879,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860,868x = 3,531,028,084,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,531,028,084,609/860,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,101,706.75
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