Finding the Third Proportional to 868,160 and 1,867,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 868,160 and 1,867,200 is: 4,015,890.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
868,160 : 1,867,200 = 1,867,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
868,160/1,867,200 = 1,867,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
868,160x = 1,867,200 × 1,867,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
868,160x = 3,486,435,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,486,435,840,000/868,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,015,890.90
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