Finding the Third Proportional to 863,948 and 1,919,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,948 and 1,919,649 is: 4,265,363.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,948 : 1,919,649 = 1,919,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,948/1,919,649 = 1,919,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,948x = 1,919,649 × 1,919,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,948x = 3,685,052,283,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,685,052,283,201/863,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,265,363.52
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