Finding the Third Proportional to 866,437 and 1,900,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,437 and 1,900,273 is: 4,167,686.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,437 : 1,900,273 = 1,900,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,437/1,900,273 = 1,900,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,437x = 1,900,273 × 1,900,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,437x = 3,611,037,474,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,611,037,474,529/866,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,167,686.14
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