Finding the Third Proportional to 865,206 and 1,863,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 865,206 and 1,863,481 is: 4,013,566.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865,206 : 1,863,481 = 1,863,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865,206/1,863,481 = 1,863,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865,206x = 1,863,481 × 1,863,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865,206x = 3,472,561,437,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,472,561,437,361/865,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,013,566.06
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