Finding the Third Proportional to 870,026 and 1,926,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,026 and 1,926,682 is: 4,266,658.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,026 : 1,926,682 = 1,926,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,026/1,926,682 = 1,926,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,026x = 1,926,682 × 1,926,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,026x = 3,712,103,529,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,712,103,529,124/870,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,266,658.16
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