Finding the Third Proportional to 870,510 and 1,955,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,510 and 1,955,292 is: 4,391,870.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,510 : 1,955,292 = 1,955,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,510/1,955,292 = 1,955,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,510x = 1,955,292 × 1,955,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,510x = 3,823,166,805,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,823,166,805,264/870,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,391,870.06
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