Finding the Third Proportional to 866,672 and 1,932,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,672 and 1,932,512 is: 4,309,130.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,672 : 1,932,512 = 1,932,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,672/1,932,512 = 1,932,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,672x = 1,932,512 × 1,932,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,672x = 3,734,602,630,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,734,602,630,144/866,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,309,130.36
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