Finding the Third Proportional to 861,056 and 1,893,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,056 and 1,893,208 is: 4,162,605.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,056 : 1,893,208 = 1,893,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,056/1,893,208 = 1,893,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,056x = 1,893,208 × 1,893,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,056x = 3,584,236,531,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,584,236,531,264/861,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,162,605.60
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