Finding the Third Proportional to 861,468 and 1,894,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,468 and 1,894,080 is: 4,164,448.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,468 : 1,894,080 = 1,894,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,468/1,894,080 = 1,894,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,468x = 1,894,080 × 1,894,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,468x = 3,587,539,046,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,587,539,046,400/861,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,164,448.41
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