Finding the Third Proportional to 868,190 and 1,876,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 868,190 and 1,876,744 is: 4,056,909.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
868,190 : 1,876,744 = 1,876,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
868,190/1,876,744 = 1,876,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
868,190x = 1,876,744 × 1,876,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
868,190x = 3,522,168,041,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,522,168,041,536/868,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,056,909.25
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