Finding the Third Proportional to 865,356 and 1,893,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 865,356 and 1,893,845 is: 4,144,709.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865,356 : 1,893,845 = 1,893,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865,356/1,893,845 = 1,893,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865,356x = 1,893,845 × 1,893,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865,356x = 3,586,648,884,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,586,648,884,025/865,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,144,709.10
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