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Finding the Third Proportional to 866,092.50 and 1,889,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 866,092.50 and 1,889,406 is: 4,121,794.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,092.50 : 1,889,406 = 1,889,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,092.50/1,889,406 = 1,889,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,092.50x = 1,889,406 × 1,889,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,092.50x = 3,569,855,032,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,855,032,836/866,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121,794.19

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