Finding the Third Proportional to 866,442 and 1,932,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,442 and 1,932,106 is: 4,308,463.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,442 : 1,932,106 = 1,932,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,442/1,932,106 = 1,932,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,442x = 1,932,106 × 1,932,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,442x = 3,733,033,595,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,733,033,595,236/866,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,308,463.34
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