Finding the Third Proportional to 862,704 and 1,874,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,704 and 1,874,445 is: 4,072,710.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,704 : 1,874,445 = 1,874,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,704/1,874,445 = 1,874,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,704x = 1,874,445 × 1,874,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,704x = 3,513,544,058,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,513,544,058,025/862,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,072,710.99
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