Finding the Third Proportional to 861,626 and 1,894,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,626 and 1,894,372 is: 4,164,968.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,626 : 1,894,372 = 1,894,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,626/1,894,372 = 1,894,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,626x = 1,894,372 × 1,894,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,626x = 3,588,645,274,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,588,645,274,384/861,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,164,968.65
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