Finding the Third Proportional to 865,352 and 1,893,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 865,352 and 1,893,836 is: 4,144,688.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865,352 : 1,893,836 = 1,893,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865,352/1,893,836 = 1,893,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865,352x = 1,893,836 × 1,893,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865,352x = 3,586,614,794,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,586,614,794,896/865,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,144,688.86
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