Finding the Third Proportional to 864,310 and 1,867,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 864,310 and 1,867,103 is: 4,033,360.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
864,310 : 1,867,103 = 1,867,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
864,310/1,867,103 = 1,867,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
864,310x = 1,867,103 × 1,867,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
864,310x = 3,486,073,612,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,486,073,612,609/864,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,033,360.27
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