Finding the Third Proportional to 868,938 and 1,892,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 868,938 and 1,892,344 is: 4,121,083.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
868,938 : 1,892,344 = 1,892,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
868,938/1,892,344 = 1,892,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
868,938x = 1,892,344 × 1,892,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
868,938x = 3,580,965,814,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,580,965,814,336/868,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,121,083.22
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