Finding the Third Proportional to 865,896 and 1,899,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 865,896 and 1,899,093 is: 4,165,112.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865,896 : 1,899,093 = 1,899,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865,896/1,899,093 = 1,899,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865,896x = 1,899,093 × 1,899,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865,896x = 3,606,554,222,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,606,554,222,649/865,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,165,112.46
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