Finding the Third Proportional to 867,744 and 1,868,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 867,744 and 1,868,841 is: 4,024,881.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
867,744 : 1,868,841 = 1,868,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
867,744/1,868,841 = 1,868,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
867,744x = 1,868,841 × 1,868,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
867,744x = 3,492,566,683,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,492,566,683,281/867,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,024,881.40
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